Prove It
It is not always the easiest thing to do to prove something you say is true. I do believe that there are facts that reveal lots of truth or expose lies. For example, I can’t say I was one place and the GPS on my phone reveals that I was somewhere else. There are video cameras everywhere it seems and the time stamp shows that I was downtown on the square, then it would be foolish to claim that I was at home. I’ve never had to prove my whereabouts, but there are ways to make that happen through investigation.
I came across this word from the teaching of John the Baptist. It got me thinking, was there enough evidence that I’m a committed follower of Jesus. Check this out…
8 Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. Don’t just say to each other, ‘We’re safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.’ That means nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very stones. (Luke 3:8 NLT)
I talk lots about my faith. I write about my faith. Living out my faith in my everyday life is the real test of my faith. Talk is cheap and I can fill a room with cheap talk. The truth of my life is revealed by my behavior, which comes from my heart. I grew up learning to behave. I’ve recently been learning just how critical my heart is to my behavior. I can fake my faith with my behavior – going to church, singing songs, giving gifts. The Lord knows the desires of my heart. He knows the truth about me. He’s the One, I need to prove my repentance too.
The truth always seems to work its way out. I really do want to be a devoted follower of Jesus, but I have my moments of failure. I do want my heart to be pure and committed to Him, no matter what my circumstances. I admit that I fail miserably at times. I’m so grateful for His Grace and Mercy during my times of absolute failure. I’m determined to repent and run after Him no matter how many times I fail. I want the desires of my heart to be for His honor and His glory and not my own. I want my actions that come from my heart to prove that I love the Lord.
Pressing On!
Dwayne