Being unashamed doesn’t mean shouting louder than the world. It means using our voices for love, not arguments. It means telling our story and trusting the Holy Spirit to change hearts. Jesus made it simple: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34–35).
Hated but Not Forsaken
Living with an unashamed voice will bring resistance. That shouldn’t surprise us.
- John 15:18–19 – the world hated Jesus first.
- 2 Timothy 3:12 – everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted.
But opposition doesn’t mean abandonment. Nothing we go through is meaningless. God promises to go before us.
- Isaiah 45:2 – “I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron.”
Our battle is not against people—it is spiritual.
- Ephesians 6:12 – “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but… against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
When pushback comes because of faith, that is not failure—it is confirmation that we belong to Christ. Evil cannot stand against a voice that speaks truth in love (1 John 4:4).
The Calls That Shook Me, The God Who Kept Me
For a long time, the sound of the phone ringing put me in a panic. Too many times it carried news that broke me. I got the call that my mom had been taken by ambulance where she had a massive heartache and met Jesus. I got the call that my brother had passed. Another call told me my father-in-law was gone. I’ll never forget the call that my oldest son had been in a car wreck. There were calls about bills I couldn’t see a way to pay. And then came the phone call that told me I had breast cancer.
The phone became a symbol of unknowns and worry, each ring stirring fear of what was coming next.
I’ve walked through grief. I’ve battled disease. I’ve carried the weight of financial struggles while raising three boys—clinging to whatever scraps of energy I had left. In those seasons, I often retreated. I felt unworthy of being used by God, and if I’m honest, too tired to try.
But God met me right there in my weakness. “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
He didn’t walk away when I was worn out, He walked with me. He stuck by me until I found strength again. And in those hard years, He not only carried me, but He revealed Himself to me in a deeper way.
The God I cling to today is the same God who showed up for His people throughout Scripture:
- Provider for Abraham when a ram was caught in the thicket (Genesis 22).
- Deliverer for Moses and the Israelites when the Red Sea parted (Exodus 14).
- Protector for Daniel in the lion’s den (Daniel 6).
- Peace for the disciples in the middle of the storm (Mark 4).
- Strength for Paul, even in prison, as the gospel advanced (Philippians 1).
That same God was with me on the other end of every call, in hospital rooms, in sleepless nights, and at the kitchen table with bills I didn’t know how to pay. He is today who He has always been. Faithful. Steadfast. Good.
Peace in a World on Fire
We live in uncertain times, with hatred and violence often rising against those who dare to stand for Truth. But we do not have to live in fear. Jesus told us this would come, and He also promised peace.
- John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
- Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
The presence of God is greater than the hatred of man. You can stand not in fear but in faith, knowing that the same Jesus who overcame the grave stands with you today.
When the Fight Is Unseen
The resistance we face isn’t just human, it’s spiritual. The enemy knows that one voice unashamed of the gospel is dangerous to the kingdom of darkness.
- Matthew 5:10–12 – blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness.
- Luke 6:22–23 – rejoice when people reject you because of Christ.
- Acts 5:41 – the apostles rejoiced at suffering disgrace for His Name.
Opposition may come, but it cannot silence God’s people. Evil trembles when God’s children speak with unashamed voices because every testimony points back to the victory of Christ.
The Ending Has Already Been Written
This battle is not uncertain, but the victory is already secure.
- 1 Corinthians 15:55–57 – death has lost its sting.
- Romans 8:37–39 – nothing can separate us from the love of God.
- Revelation 12:11 – we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.
People may dislike you for what you stand for. Spiritual warfare is real. But you don’t have to be silenced. You can live as an Unashamed Voice because you know the One who already has the victory.
Rise and Speak
The world is desperate for hope. People need to know that forgiveness is possible, that love is real, and that joy is still available. That’s why you must be unashamed of the gospel. Because when you speak, you are not testifying about yourself, you are pointing to the Savior who still gives life, who still changes hearts, and who still walks with His people today.
So don’t retreat. Don’t remain silent. Rise with an unashamed voice—telling your story, loving people deeply, and trusting God to do what only He can do.
Journaling Reflection
I love to write and organize the chaos in my mind. I invite you to spend some time with God and write a letter to Him or a letter to yourself. Or simply write down your thoughts.
- Where do you feel tempted to stay silent about your faith?
- How has God revealed Himself to you in your hardest seasons?
- What would it look like for you to use your voice in love this week?
Lord, give me an unashamed voice. Help me to speak truth with love, not out of pride or argument, but out of a deep trust in You. Thank You that my weakness is not wasted, but a place where Your strength shines. When opposition comes, remind me that You have already won the victory. Let my story point to Your goodness, and let my words reflect Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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