“Shepherded Out of Shame - Glorious Disruption

This Sunday, we looked at two very different people who have one very similar problem – fear of shame. It is possible that many of us are living less than full Christian lives because we feel the stain of past sin and guilt and we are afraid that we are going to be exposed. We are broken. We know it. We need Jesus. We need him desperately, but we are afraid. We fear the disapproving and knowing glances of people who are all too aware of our past and our problems.

We prefer to hide like Adam and Eve in the shadows. On the other hand, some of us live in fear not of criticism and condemnation but rather transparency. We aren’t known for our sin but our spiritual success. We are respected. We are surrounded by good churchy folk. We move in circles of people who seem to have it together and we are afraid to be honest and admit that things aren’t really going so well right now. Here’s the great news of the gospel: It’s okay to not be okay.

Jesus never leaves us in our shame. He refuses to let us hide anymore. He calls us not to worry about what others say to us. We only need to hear what He declares over us. This Sunday’s message is called “Shepherded Out of Shame,” and it is a great encouragement for spiritually messy people and impressive religious performers! You don’t need to fear anymore.