Sunday January 03rd, 2021
« “Not everyone who calls me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only those who do what my Father in heaven wants them to do”. »
21 “Knowing the correct password—saying ‘Master, Master,’ for instance—isn’t going to get you anywhere with me.
What is required is serious obedience—doing what my Father wills.
22 I can see it now—at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, ‘Master, we preached the Message, we bashed the demons, our God-sponsored projects had everyone talking.’
23 And do you know what I am going to say?
‘You missed the boat.
All you did was use me to make yourselves important. You don’t impress me one bit. You’re out of here.’
There are over two billion Christians in the world today.
However, not all will make it to Heaven, according to today’s memory verse.
Pretense is a key reason for this looming failure.
Many Christians are not Christ like at all; a lot of them live in sin, yet keep a pious appearance to deceive others.
They forget that God is all knowing and will reward everyone according to their works.
They forget this world is temporal whereas the world to come Heaven for the redeemed and hell for the condemned, will last for eternity.
How is your standing in Christ ?
Your work, position or title in the Church does not matter; if you continue in sin, you are on the road to perdition (Ezekiel 18:20).
Be sincere with yourself today and repent.
This kind of penitence is the major difference between Saul and David. 1 Samuel 15:30 NLT gives the account of Saul when he sinned:
« Then Saul pleaded again, “I know I have sinned. But please, at least honor me before the elders of my people and before Israel by coming back with me so that I may worship the LORD your God. »
And 1 Chronicles 21:16-17 KJV gives the account of David when he sinned:
« Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces. And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? … »
While Saul was concerned about his reputation with the elders, David called them to join him to pray for forgiveness.
Are you a Saul or a David? Don’t allow the devil to rob you of the opportunity you still have to repent, confess and forsake your sins.
Stand by your decision no matter what.
On the last day, true Christians will be separated, the holy ones to Heaven and the pretenders to hell. Where will you be?
Reflection: Who are you worshipping: people or God?
Author – Bishop Enoch. A. Adeboye.
Edited by Naomie
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