Reading: Romans 1:16-17; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Devotional: "I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation." Paul's confidence wasn't in his eloquence, education, or persuasive techniques—it was in the inherent power of the gospel message itself. The gospel doesn't need our embellishment; it needs our proclamation. Too often, we remain silent, fearing rejection or feeling inadequate. But the power isn't in the messenger; it's in the message.

The same gospel that reached a violent persecutor on the Damascus road can reach the hardest heart today. Where has shame, fear, or discouragement kept you from sharing Christ? Remember: you're simply pointing blind people to the Light. The gospel does the transforming work.