Never Would Have Guessed It...

Have you ever found out that someone you knew was a Christian, and you were totally surprised? You found out that they were saved, active in church, and (supposedly) loved the Lord, but all you knew about them was that they had a stank attitude, loved to curse people out, and could drink anybody under the table?

We should never judge a person's status as a Christian. What goes on in their spirit is between them and God. But we can remember the truth that Christ gave us as we consider our reaction to learning that some folks actually belong to our team: You will know them by their fruit. (Matthew 7:20)

What we put out is how people will know that we love the Lord. How we go through life and react to the joys, pains, and challenges it brings, is a direct indicator of our relationship with the Lord. Many people have no knowledge of our love for God because we never show them the fruit of His indwelling in our spirits.

Instead they see our negative behavior: We're the first one cop an attitude. We complain about every little thing. When people are looking for a helping hand, we are nowhere to be found. When things go wrong, we spazz out and start to panic...

We may not be as bad as the person described in the beginning of this post, but we may not be doing any better in reflecting Christ in the world. If someone who didn't know was asked whether or not you were saved, what would their answer be? Would they have to guess, or would they know for a certainty?

Make sure your life is bearing the fruit of the Savior of your life. The more you reflect and lift up Christ, the more others will be drawn to him through you.

Verse of the Day: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16