Hebrews 2:11 describes our oneness with Jesus Christ, for which reason He isn’t ashamed to call us
“brethren”— that is, His brothers and sisters. Paul, like the Lord Jesus, wasn’t ashamed of His identity with God’s people either. In Acts 20:32 for example, he called the believers in the Church at Ephesus “brethren,” which refers to the brotherhood; fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the
household of God. Being born of the Spirit, we’re heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ.
Sadly, some Christians are ashamed to be identified with other believers. When you refer to them as brother or sister so and so, they quickly rebuff it and say, “Just call me by name; don’t add “brother” or “sister” to it.” Never be that way. Your association with Jesus Christ and His Church is the
greatest, most honourable and inspiring identity you could ever have. Celebrate it at every opportunity. Seize every moment to glorify Jesus Christ. Recall the priceless words of the Lord Jesus in our opening verse. If you’re ashamed to let the world—your friends, family members, colleagues, etc—know that you’re born again, and that you’re a member of the household of faith, the Master also will be ashamed to acknowledge you before the Father and the angels. Irrespective of anyone’s perception of Christianity, we have the most dignified identity; don’t take it lightly! What could be more sublime than being an associate of the God-kind? Always be excited that you’re a Christian. Be
unapologetic in declaring your unwavering allegiance to Christ, His Church and other believers. Nothing, and no one should ever make you dissociate yourself from Christ or repudiate your oneness with Him! Even the fiercest threats or persecution from the adversary shouldn’t get you to cower.
PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you
for the faith and strength in my
inner man, and the courage to
be unapologetic in professing my
oneness with you, and
association with other believers.
I’m glad to be in Christ, and
belong in the household of God.
Nothing in this world could be
more sublime than being an
associate of the God-kind!
Blessed be God!
FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 1:16
Luke 12:8-9
1 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
Luke 9:1-17
Joshua 10-12
2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
Matthew
26:69-75
Leviticus 1
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