iMPACT QUESTION (iQ): What would your life say about your faith?
Matthew 6:1 Be especially careful when you are trying to be good so that you don’t make a performance out of it. It might be good theater, but the God who made you won’t be applauding. (Message version) I love watching movies. When I see that the actors from my favorite movies have their own lives outside of them, I have a tough time realizing that their written character is not who they really are. Could the same be said of our Christian walk? Is our actual and actor one in the same? We must remember that we are only performing for an audience of One. There is nothing wrong with receiving compliments from God’s creations, but they are just that. Comments from people that compliment God’s concrete character within us. If we really want an Oscar, don’t worry about that because instead of holding gold, we’ll be walking on it in eternity by total dedication to God through the acceptance of Jesus. That’s what amazes people. People see actors every day and are not shocked by them. As a matter of fact, most are considered fake until proven the real thing. However, when the reality of our actions extend beyond cut, those watching, are in awe. That’s when faith has a face.
iMPACT FULFILLED (iF):
1. Set a consistent daily appointment in prayer with God.
2. See God’s love for us in His Word shown while we were yet sinners.
3. Squash the need for people approval.
iMPACT QUOTE (i QUOTE): Written by Rev. Eric Levels
God specializes in the real thing. Don’t waste your time with an imitation of life.
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