It’s not embarrassment that’s the problem …

The gray paint on the old Ford Taurus that drove by was so worn it looked unbuffed and beaten. The vehicle was missing a rear bumper. None of the wheels had hub caps. Multiple dents created a wave effect along the side of the car.

But to really get your attention?

On the right side of the clunker was a big hand-painted sign that said, “Jesus loves you.” I noted two other signs attached to the same side, but the car passed too quickly for me to be able to read them. I think they were Bible verses.

That’s one vehicle that would make even many Christians shake their head. Scores of pastors would point and say that’s what’s wrong with the church and the evangelistic-minded today.

Me?

I say, “BRAVO!”

Oh, I would not be one to post signs or paint Bible verses on the side of my car. And I can think of various things to bring up about this person’s methodology of sharing Christ, but I greatly appreciate one thing about this stranger: he seemed entirely unashamed of Christ and His Gospel!

Funny how some men relish the opportunity to stand on a stage before a large crowd and proclaim Christ, but would never do so on a street corner.

Odd how we say we would do anything for Jesus, just not “anything” that would embarrass us.

It’s not “embarrassment.” It’s shame.

The Apostle Paul didn’t have that problem: “For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes — the Jew first and also the Gentile,” Romans 1:16.

The driver of that old gray auto wasn’t ashamed either. I love that spirit! That person has more courage to stand for Christ than most of us filling the seats of mega churches.

How about you? Are you embarrassed being seen with a Bible in your hand? Praying over a meal? Is the Gospel something you’re ashamed of, or is it something you share with abandon?

Scotty