Not Ashamed

I saw this photo a few days ago while skimming a Rebelution Tour update and the photo and caption have stuck with me constantly:

"With every head up and every eye open . . ."

(Link to the Gaithersburg stop on the 2008 tour - in case you want to see the rest: Flicker )

It makes me think of Romans 1:16. So many times when we do salvation calls we say "Now, everyone bow your heads and close your eyes - you don't need to be looking around..." Why? If you are not ashamed of the gospel - truly not afraid of the gospel and willing to take that step, then why are you hiding? Sure standing up could be difficult but that's what Christianity is! You know that that commitment is probably much more real when you're going to stand like the guy above in thousands of people. This just really struck me. HE is not ashamed of the gospel of Christ! Also, why should He be ashamed? We are rejoicing with him that he has made that decision! That's exciting! Anyway, I just felt like sharing. :)