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[0:00] The 5th of March, The Courage of a Christian. Our passage is Romans 1.16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel. When the Apostle Paul wrote these words such a long time ago, he knew very well what a risk he was taking.

[0:18] People were being put to death for believing this gospel, so it took real courage to be a Christian. Why was Paul willing to put himself in such danger? Well, first of all, it was the good news of God.

[0:31] We all like to get birthday cards. They tell us that somebody cares for us, remembers us. The gospel is like God's card to us, a great reminder that he does care for us.

[0:42] The gospel is what God promised in order to meet our need as lost sinners. It is good news that we have a living Savior, Jesus Christ. And Paul wanted to tell people about this good news, even if it were to cost him his life.

[0:56] Which it did. So here is a challenge for those of us who are Christians. Do we have the courage to tell people about the Lord Jesus Christ and God's good news?

[1:09] It is surely a cowardly thing to back away from telling people about our Savior when we have the opportunity to do this. The old hymn says, Courage, brother, do not stumble.

[1:20] Trust in God and do the right. Norman MacLeod With that in mind, let us not be ashamed of the gospel. And a prayer.

[1:33]  Dear Lord Jesus, give me the courage to spread the good news which has changed my life. Because you are not ashamed of me. Amen.NING