If you would quietly sit and examine your life, what do you think you would find? How many of us ever take that time and examine ourselves to see where we really stand in our faith? Each day you go about doing the things you do, why do you do it? Maybe your job requires it? Your home needs it? Whatever it is you do daily, there is a clear message being sent about you.
Those faithful, God centered people of the Old Testment did something in their lives. Just listen: "For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own." (Heb. 11:14) What country is that? "But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them." (Heb. 11:16) When their lives were examined, they "made it clear" where they were walking and headed. Their lives were committed to the Lord God. The result? God is not ashamed to be called their God!
When we examine our lives, what are you making clear? Too many speak of God and their service to God but the real question arises is God ashamed to be called their God? I know growing up I have shamed my parents and I know there were times they were ashamed of me being their son. Why? Because of my actions and lack of responsibilities. That's not what my parents stood for. What about God? As those call on Him, speak about Him, defend Him in certain situations yet go about their lives with little thought about the things they do, say and committ to. God is ours when it's convienant but when it comes to committing, listening and following, that seems to be out there somewhere. Maybe we need to ask ourselves, what are we really making clear to those around us?
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