Are You Living What You Know?

If God came down to take an inventory of how you've been living for Him, would you be able to stand with your head held high, or would your head be hanging in shame? Would God be able to give out compliments about how great of a job you're doing, or would He have critiques about so many things that you can be doing better?

The Bible says that we should diligently work to be approved by the Lord. We should actively strive to interpret His Word and live our lives in accordance with it. Our aim should be to obtain His favor.

I can't tell you how many times people have told me Well I know I should do better... or I know one day I have to get it right... or That's on my list of things to improve about myself... If we know better, we should do better. God is not looking for what we know, He's looking at what we do - how we live our lives.

All the more, the Bible sends a grave warning about those of us who know better, but still act contrary to the Word of God! Once we know what God has to say on the subject, our responsibility is to line up with His will. Period. Not next week, not tomorrow, not an hour later. Now.

Today, strive to be that workman that has no reason to be ashamed. Remember the Word that you know and try your best to live it. We know that God is always watching over us, but imagine that today is your inspection day. Are you getting high marks or demerits?

I know I already got some things to get right. Thank God for mercy!

Verse of the Day: Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJ)