Pilot Knob Lutheran Church Glory, Not Shame 4/9/2025
Shame: “The painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous etc., done by oneself or another.” (Dictionary.com).
Shame, a common emotion to mankind that began in the Garden of Eden and continues to this day, but most people are ashamed to admit their shame. Shame is behind every form of addiction according to Drs. Frank Minirth and Paul Meier. They also state that current shame can go back generations. For example; in Germany there are self-help groups that meet to heal the wounds left by a past generation of now-deceased Nazi officials.
Shame and rejection run deep in our emotions and is the most common emotional wound. However, there is good news. Jesus endured our shame that we, in turn, might share His glory. Glory is the opposite of shame. Hebrews 12:2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Jesus endured great shame for what purpose? Hebrews 2:10 In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered. This tells us the purpose is to bring us to glory. Not just when we die and enter heaven, we can be freed from shame in this life, because of The Divine Exchange on the cross.
Psalm 69:7 For I endure scorn for your sake, and shame covers my face. How was Jesus put to shame? Nothing is more shameful than crucifixion. The soldiers took all of Jesus’ clothing and hung His naked body on the cross for all the public to see and mock. Jesus endured the shame because He knew that, through it, He could bring us to glory. Now that is love!
What can be done? By faith thank Jesus for taking your shame that you may be released from it. Then with all sincerity and faith pray: Heavenly Father, if there is shame in my heart and life that keeps me from lifting up my face to You, I want to be set free, that I can be unashamed. I believe that Jesus bore my shame that I might share His glory. In the name of Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.
More on Sunday.
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Today: 4:30 Confirmation class.
Sunday 13, 9:00 Morning worship. Sermon: Glory in Place of Shame
10:15 Sunday School for all.
*4:00 Living Last Supper performance.
Tuesday 15, 2:00 Women’s Bible Study. Ruth 2:14-23
Friday 18, 6:30 Good Friday communion service. Sermon: Blessing in Place of Curse
Sunday April 27, 2:00 GriefShare session. Lesson # 13
If you have an article or God sighting you would like to share with the congregation please submit it for publication in the Briefings.pastorbob@pilotknob.org
Past communiques and sermons can be read and heard on our website: www.pilotknob.org and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilotKnobLutheran
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