"For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father's, and of the holy angels." (Luke 9:26) "I'm not ashamed to own my Lord, nor to defend His cause." (From an old familiar hymn)

On one occasion, Frederick the Great invited some notable people to his royal table, including top-ranking generals. One of them by the name of Hans Von Zieten declined the invitation because he wanted to partake of the Lord's Supper on the Lord's day.

Sometime later, at another banquet, Frederick and his guests mocked the general for his religious scruples and made jokes about the Lord's Supper. In great peril of his life, the officer stood to his feet and said respectfully to the monarch, "My lord, there is a greater King than you, a King to whom I have sworn allegiance even unto death. I am a Christian, and I cannot sit quietly as the Lord's name is dishonored and His character belittled."

The guests trembled in silence, knowing that Hans Zieten might be executed. But to their surprise, Frederick grasped the hand of this courageous man, asked his forgiveness, and promised that he would never again allow such a travesty be made of sacred things. (From Bible Illustrator)