The News I Am Proud Of
It’s news I’m most proud to proclaim, this extraordinary Message of God’s powerful plan to rescue everyone who trusts him, starting with Jews and then right on to everyone else!
Romans 1:16 - MSG
So often in life there are things that make us proud. The birth of a new baby, a promotion at work, a graduation from school, a milestone in marriage, and on and on the list goes. These are moments in life when good news is so strong, so life‑changing, that you just can’t keep it quiet. You just have to share it.
Romans 1:16 is like that. It reminds you that the gospel is exactly that kind of news. It’s great news. It’s shout it from the housetop news. It isn’t fragile. It isn’t outdated. It isn’t something to whisper about in embarrassed tones. It is the power of God—His active, unstoppable force—bringing salvation to anyone who believes. To everyone who believes.
When Jesus was crucified, the thoughts of Him being our Savior sounded very foolish to many. It was weak. It was shameful. But Paul saw the truth: the gospel is the greatest display of God’s strength. It breaks chains no human effort can break. It rescues people from sin, restores what was lost, and brings eternal life. That’s why Paul could say with confidence, “I am not ashamed.” He wasn’t timid, apologetic, or hesitant. He knew what this message could do. It can change the old to the new. The bad to the good.
And the beauty of this good news is that it is for everyone. It’s for me. It’s for you. It’s for anyone we can find to share it with. When you hold onto this truth, something shifts inside you. You begin to live with a quiet boldness. You stop shrinking back when your faith is misunderstood or mocked. You stop letting fear or shame silence what God has done in your life. You start remembering that the gospel is the resurrection power of Jesus Christ, still saving, still transforming, still reaching. Still changing the world. Still changing you.
When that truth becomes real to you, you will find yourself standing a little taller, proud to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. No, not in pride of yourself, but in the confidence in Him. You carry the good news with joy because you know what it can do. You know what it has already done. And you know it is strong enough for anyone who will believe. You can be proud to be a Follower of Jesus Christ.
Today, let this be your declaration: You are not ashamed of the gospel. You are not timid about the hope you carry. You are not apologizing for the truth that saved you. You are standing in the power of God—the news you are proud of, the news the world still desperately needs. It is this reality: The gospel is the power of God that has changed you, and it can change anyone with whom you share it. You can be proud to be His.
Prayer
Father, Thank You for giving me a message worth standing on and a hope worth sharing. Your gospel is not weak or fragile—it is Your power, alive and working in the world today. Let that truth settle deeply in my heart.
When I feel pressure to stay quiet, give me courage. When I am tempted to shrink back, strengthen my confidence in what You have done. Help me remember that this good news is not about me at all—it is about Your saving grace, Your love, and Your invitation to every person who believes.
Let my life reflect the power of the gospel. Let my words carry the kindness and clarity of Christ. Let my heart stay steady, unashamed, and grateful for the salvation You freely give. Use me today to point someone toward Your hope.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen…
