Scripture
2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith.
Observation
There is a demand for evidence that Jesus is among them - NKJV says "in you". If He is not, then it is not genuine faith and they are disqualified.
Application
So, the question remains: do I pass the test? Is there evidence, upon more than a casual examination, that Jesus is in me, and among us (our church, my family). So what are the marks of this test? Perhaps the following would be included:
• He is speaking (His voice)
• He is doing (His power)
• my lifestyle, heart, thoughts, motivations, responses, etc
• others can see
Prayer
Jesus, You are welcome in my life. Please help me pass the test of genuine faith. Show me the areas of my life where I am failing, and please help me to mature, and grow to a place where I am passing in every area. Amen.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Father Abraham and a Prostitute
S ~ And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was calle...
-
S ~ For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do w... -
S ~ 'But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, “The Lord rebuke...
No comments:
Post a Comment