Today, I will love to ask each and every one of us a very simple question and also want us to identify independently what kind of interpersonal relationship we share with Master Jesus.
Do you, dearest beloved have any relationship whatsoever with Jesus?
Will Jesus on seeing you approach the porch of the Church, make a statement like thus in describing Nathaniel; John 1:47. When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, "Here comes an honest Man - a true Son of Israel (Nigeria)???"
Are we honest, true, and good ambassadors of our Nation/Country?
Can it be said of me by any on seeing me approaching, even if not led by the Spirit as Jesus was, " Here comes Michael, an honest and true Nigerian?
As Christians, though Nathanael was not born again, but was Jewish, and had hope of seeing the Messiah, and was researching the Book of the Law and the scrolls to know exactly at what time would the Messiah be manifest among the Jews., he was honest, clean and kept Gods words.
Some of us even when we claim to be born again today, Jesus will not say this of us, will he? Please send me feedback, if he will say this of you.
Am I honest? Ask yourself, am i representing the Kingdom of Jesus in my attitude and relationship, will friends, neighbor, relatives, and associates change their ways, convert and turn to God because of my honesty, attitude or way of life?
Are your attitude, faith, compassion, Mercy capable of bringing Men to Jesus or are your deeds enough to make Men despise the Lord and blaspheme? 2sam 12:14 However, because of this deed you have given occasion to the enemies of God to blaspheme, the child also that is born of you shall surely die." This was Gods judgment passed on David for the murder of Uriah, even though he David was a Man after Gods heart, God did not lower his standards for him and will never lower it for neither me nor you.
BEING HONEST means;always telling the TRUTH, and never stealing or cheating, not hiding the TRUTH about something.
We all ought to be honest even in our relationship with God and with one another, this is very important, let it be that you suffer for telling the TRUTH no matter the consequence.
Many of us, because we are too dishonest even to ourselves, the Holy Spirit cannot dwell within us, there are so many recorded SIN (s) in our life's that we will never confess before any Man, yet the scripture indulges us to confess one to another, for God is merciful, he will always forgive us as long as we can confess, (1John.1:8-10). And be not like Adam who hid his sin from God. Job.31:33. If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding my iniquity in my bosom. Gen. 3:8 They heard the sound of God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the Man and his Wife hid themselves among the trees from the Lord God.
James 4:7-10. So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil and he will flee from you. Draw close to God and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. Let there be tears for the wrong things you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief . Let there be sadness instead of laughter and gloom instead of joy.10. When you bow down before the Lord and admit your dependent on him, he will lift you up and give you honour.
Dearly beloved, without cleansing and purging ourselves of every known sin through confession. James 5:16. Confess your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous Man availeth much.
Not until we open our mouth and expose our shame openly to one another, we shall never been seen to be honest to God.
That choice is ours to make.
Prayer Point;
Lord make me an honest Christian, give me wisdom to confess my sins, because i fear you Lord.
Let your words be a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Peace be unto you.
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