ILLUMINATING THE WORD
He Calls Us His Own
Jesus is unashamed of us — why should we be?
Believers we are called to reject the burden of shame, recognizing that Jesus Himself, is the One who sanctifies us. Jesus is unashamed to call us part of His family. Through His grace, we are given a new identity — no longer bound by our past mistakes but embraced in His love and acceptance. This truth should transform the way we view ourselves, not as outcasts or failures, but as children of God. We are sanctified and united with Him.
For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers (Hebrews 2:11, ESV).
Jesus’ unashamed view of us, as reflected in Hebrews, compels us to see ourselves differently — with confidence, love, and the boldness to live free from shame.
/ reˈwe.loː /
It is my hope that the following reflective poems help will help your revelo¹ — unveil — His words more deeply to you. As you read, be sure to let His unashamed love inspire your spirit to embrace His truth.
The Shadow Of Shame²
He sees us not in the shadow of shame,
Not as the sum of what we’ve done,
But in His eyes, a child reclaimed,
A life redeemed by the Holy One.
In Him, our worth is fully known,
Our broken pieces now made whole.
No longer defined by what we lack,
But by His love that calls us back.Where Guilt Once Built³
Where guilt once built its heavy wall,
And whispers told of where we’ve been,
His voice declares, “You’re mine, you’re called,”
Fully accepted, despite the sin.
The hands that bore our shame and loss
Have made a way, through nail and cross.
In Christ, the burden’s lifted high —
Our welcome sure, our future nigh.Where Weakness Leaves Us⁴
Where weakness leaves us frail and small,
His grace, like rain, it covers all.
Our failures do not write our fate,
For love like His will not abate.
When we condemn,
He sets us free,
And calls us His eternally.
No shame remains beneath His light —
Our scars transformed by grace’s might.The Past No Longer Holds⁵
The past no longer holds us bound,
In Christ, a brand new name is found.
We’re not the echoes of our wrongs,
But those who sing redemption’s song.
In Him, the old has passed away,
Our new identity in full display.
We rise in hope, in grace we stand,
With future’s promise in His hand.Heads Held High⁶
So now we walk, with heads held high,
No fear, no shame beneath the sky.
For He is not ashamed of us —
His love unbroken, vast, and just.
In freedom’s light, we’re called to live,
To love, to serve, to freely give.
And in His family, we belong,
His brothers, sisters — forever strong.
Jesus’ unashamed view of us should radically change how we see ourselves. Instead of being weighed down by shame, we can live with the confidence that we are fully accepted and loved by Christ. His grace and redemption have removed our shame, and we can now walk in the freedom of being His brothers and sisters, holy and beloved in God’s sight.
[1] Revelo (Latin) / reˈwe.loː / means to unveil, uncover, or reveal. Revelo is also the origin of the English word “revelation,” which signifies making something previously hidden known or visible.
[2] The Shadow Of Shame describes how our value isn’t determined by our past mistakes or shortcomings but by the redeeming love of Christ, who restores us and sees our worth in Him.
[3] Where Guilt Once Built describes how Jesus’ acceptance of us isn’t based on our perfection but on His grace, showing that even in our sin, He welcomes us into His family.
[4] Where Weakness Leaves Us describes how we often find ourselves feeling inadequate or unworthy, but Christ’s grace is sufficient to cover every weakness and failure, transforming us by His power.
[5] The Past No Longer Holds describes how in Christ, we are given a new identity, no longer defined by our past mistakes but by the new life He has given us through His sacrifice.
[6] Heads Held High describes that since Jesus is not ashamed of us, we are free to live without fear, secure in His love and confident in our place as part of His family.
Join the Conversation
How has knowing that Jesus is unashamed to call you His own changed the way you view yourself? Do you still struggle with feelings of shame, or have you found freedom in your new identity through His grace and love? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments below, and let’s continue this conversation together.
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I’m a dad who blogs about the intersections of life, faith, family, and technology. These are the threads that weave through my personal and spiritual walk.
© Dave Hallmon October 6, 2024.
