Matthew 7:21-23, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many deeds of power in your name?’ Then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; go away from me, you evildoers.’”
Somewhere along the timeline in every pastor’s tenure he or she will be asked, “Why do I have to ‘do’ all these ‘things’ that the Bible says, isn’t my coming to church and Sunday school enough?” Perhaps the question won’t be that plainly asked but it will come and rarely in private. The right answer is found in Jesus’ words not everyone who says to me Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven. This reminder by Jesus to those who were gathered around Him was meant to remind us that we are to have a loving and healthy relationship with Jesus Christ and our neighbors. It is not enough to say that we believe in Jesus or even to say His Name we must live out our ‘new life’ in Jesus Christ else we will not be known by Him at judgment. This is not a quid pro quo deal this is how we are expected to live as Christians. Others will ‘know that we are Christians by our love’.
Prayer: Father thank You for today and for Your Son Jesus Christ. Help us live today in such a way that we are honest in our relationship with You and our neighbor. Help us to live our Christian beliefs and faith. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen
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