The Fellowship of the Unashamed

Today in the office, we were sharing some writings by Dr. Robert Moorehead, the former pastor of Seattle’s Overlake Christian Church. I was taken in by this and wanted to share it.

I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. the decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I’m finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotion, plaudits, or popularity. I don’t have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won’t give up, shut up, or let up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me… my banner will be clear!

Does this move us into action? What will you do?

Comments

3 Responses to “The Fellowship of the Unashamed”

  1. Jeremy Shaw on April 1st, 2009 10:35 am

    Hi,

    Having seen this creed upon a poster recently, I found myself inspired and would like to know where I might obtain a copy of this poster for myself. Can you help me with this, please?

    Kind rgds,
    Jeremy Shaw

  2. Benjamin Bradley on April 1st, 2009 11:30 am

    Thanks for writing and asking for more information about the piece “Fellowship of the Unashamed.”

    Lots of people seem to want to take credit for this piece. I’ve seen Mormons and Jehovah Witnesses’ say they wrote it. Other favorite/pet missionaries of churches receive the credit for this writing.

    This was actually written by Dr. Robert Moorehead, the former pastor of Seattle’s Overlake Christian Church. Some people don’t like attributing this piece to Dr. Moorehead because of his fall from his position at the church.

    People have been trying to steal credit for Dr. Moorhead’s work for many years. Even his writing called “The Paradox of Time” has been claimed as original work by victims of the Columbine shooting.

    As for where you’d get a poster of this writing, I’m not sure.

  3. Mike on July 26th, 2009 6:45 pm

    I am Mormon and this quote came up in church wrongly attributed to an LDS leader. I think what happens is that person quotes it and then it is spread as if it were his own words. Once it starts it’s hard to contain. I don’t think anyone cares who said it as much as the importance of the content. I made sure to correct the person thinking it was said by someone else. It’s so easy to plug in someones elses name after a quote.

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