1 John 2:2-6–Here’s how we can be sure that we know God in the right way: Keep his commandments. If someone claims, “I know him well!” but doesn’t keep his commandments, he’s obviously a liar. His life doesn’t match his words. But the one who keeps God’s word is the person in whom we see God’s mature love. This is the only way to be sure we’re in God. Anyone who claims to be intimate with God ought to live the same kind of life Jesus lived. (Message)
“Anyone who claims to be intimate with God ought to live the same kind of life Jesus lived.” Wow! Ouch! Sometimes the truth hurts, and sometimes the truth, while it hurts, propels us to do and be more with our life.
I love The Message version of the Bible. It’s so modern day and in your face!
The point is this:
If we truly love Him we keep his commandments, are obedient and we live a life that shows that. Our ultimate driver is always that we want to be like Him.
Recently several months back I had to evaluate my own self. I had to look at who and what I was following vs. What was coming from my mouth. It doesn’t mean you judge others, but it means that I had to clean my own life, because I love God more!
The closer we get to Him the more driven we are to live a life that matches His. I’m after one thing: a life with my Savior and being blessed to build His kingdom.
Be blessed today!
(Gym in a few hours!)
Finding Strength. Gaining Courage. Loving God. 