"These people say they are mine, they honor me with their lips, but THERE HEART IS FAR FROM ME."
Many people claim to be Christians. The percentage that is given in the United States is some where around 70%. Imagine if seven out of ten people in this country could be counted as true believer's and followers of Jesus Christ. If that were the case and they knew God's Word and not only became hearers of the Word but doers of the Word, this country would be quite a different place. So where is the discrepancy between what people say with their lips and what they believe in their hearts. Do you believe based on our present society that it is any different today, then in the time of Isaiah? Do you think that even the majority of people in this country honor God?
How about you, do you call yourself a Christian and profess to honor Jesus Christ with your lips? Better yet, do you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is the Lord God of your life? When your family and friends and those that know you best think of you would they conclude that you are a Christian? Do your actions and life style prove that you know, fear and love God! Do you love your neighbors? Do you know the Word of God and His promises? Are you a doer of the Word and not just a hearer? In a court of law would others attest to the fact that you are a Christian?
Each day of our lives we are to become more Christ like. Do you think of the Lord first and put Him first in everything you do? It is not enough to say you love and believe in Jesus Christ. Your heart must pour out the blessings and love of the Lord. Out of the abundance of your heart your mouth must speak what you truly believe. What do your words reflect? Are you true and faithful to the Lord every day? Your words and more importantly your actions will show everyone where you are! Do not let God say about you, THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME!
