James 1:12 “Blessed is the one who remains steadfast under trial, for when they have stood the test, they will receive the crown of life, which GOD has promised to those who love HIM.”
Action Verbs, Active Words!
Have you tried to
describe CHRIST in
“your own words”?
Meaning: Does your
soul speak of HIS
glorious presence?
Well! Our actions speak
loudest and thus “heard
uniquely”…
…are “our words” which
impact those watching
and listening.
Our witnessing acts
then shout over our
own speeches.
Each movement we
make thus takes or
gives others hope!
Align then, oh Self,
every word and all
actions with CHRIST’s
so that every observer
seeks HIM!
As HIServant renewing and increasing my focus on JESUS so only HIS character is seen,
Whitney
Devotional: Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.”
What a clear reminder to press on and in to the presence of GOD!
How heartbreaking it is then when revelation is given to us…and we become more painfully aware of our own flaws!
Surely we all have them and words cannot supplant nor “speak louder” than our actions.
Words indeed matter but follow through is most important.
JESUS called us to a life of separation from the world. The world, in turn, attacks and claws and tries to drag it back to itself.
Enter Compromise.
Point being: My wife is on her 2nd 40 day fast. That’s clearly a sacrificial action.
She has felt so much better and I thank each of you for your fervent prayers for us here.
Look at the picture of the lighthouse! (symbolizing CHRIST firmly established in our lives)
There’s a solitary figure seen there who steadfastly stands! (IN CHRIST comparatively)
That soul isn’t just TALKING about faith in GOD…they’re DEMONSTRATING it
for all to see!
In summary then, speaking to myself MOST of all, let’s line up BOTH our words AND our actions just with HIS…
…all the day!
Amen and amen!
2CJC 