"These people say they are mine, they honor me with their lips, but, THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME!"
Many people claim to be Christians and followers of Jesus Christ the Lord God. It is reported that 70% of the people in the United States say they are Christians. If seven out of ten people in America could be counted as true believer's and followers of the Lord then this would be a different country. Imagine if it was true that Christians not only heard the Word of God but they then became doers of the Word! This would be a different place to live. So it is apparent that there is a discrepancy between what people say with their lips and what they believe in their hearts. Our present world is no different than in the days of Isaiah. It is not sufficient to say you are the Lord's. It is not enough to honor the Lord with your lips. One Truth Today asks what is in your Heart?
Do you call yourself a Christian? Do you honor Jesus Christ the Lord God with your lips, words, choices, and actions? Do you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is the Lord of your life. Would your family, friends and associates all conclude that you are a true believer or would they conclude that your heart is far from Him? Does your life style and your actions prove that you know, fear and love God? Do you love your neighbors as yourself? Do you know and live the Word of God? Would others attest to the fact that you are a Christian? Some people say they are the Lord's, they honor Him with their lips, but THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM HIM!
Each day of our lives we are to become more like Christ. Do you put the Lord first in everything that you do? Do your actions and your fruit prove that you Love the Lord and live according to His Word? It is not enough to say you are a believer, you must be a doer of the Word. Out of the abundance of your heart, the blessings of the Lord should pour forth. Out of the abundance of your heart, your mouth will speak! What do your words reflect about your heart? Are you true and faithful to the Lord every day? Your words and actions will show everyone where you really are. Do not let God say about you, THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME!
