There's a song that says "it was hard to see you when my eyes were on me"... This has me thinking, of corse it's hard to see Jesus when our eyes are focused on ourselves, it leads to a lack of faith and trust in God. But then turn it around and ask yourself the question do people look at me and see a self centered person or a christ centered person? Sometimes we think we are focused more on God than ourselves but then we get put in check. Some answers might be, "People who know me know I'm saved because I go to church and don't participate in worldly activities", "People know I'm christian if they ask about my religion", " People know by my fruit", or "People know by my works". I know many who say they believe in the bible as well who quite honestly have no evidence of being saved as they have not given God control of their lives. I am often reminded that the way I present myself in any situation such as in public, on social media, in relationships, should always give glory to God. I am challenging myself and other to look at each area of their lives and determine if you are truly representing God. Often times we have one or a few areas that we just don't think it's important to speak up or make it known. For example, too many of us have social media for posting selfies, pics we think make us look good, updating our friends on all the fun places we go etc., but not enough of us are using that area with a humble mindset. A bible verse in a bio might give people the idea that you believe the bible, however that alone does not show anyone what it looks like to be a Christ follower, or what it should look like.
In the age that we live in, christianity is so watered down and luke warm. Christianity is the most dominant religion in the US yet it's less fruitful than in countries where it is less common or even illegal. In america "christian's" think it's no big deal not to go to church, serve, or even own a bible. It's turned into a title many people take on when they feel like the bible is pretty accurate. Because of this, people who think they are Christina's have no idea what the word even says about being a Christian and how our life is to change.
People notice even little things about your life... The other week me and my husband were simply walking to our car, it was raining so we were speed walking. A neighbor stopped us and asked if we were nurses and said she's seen us walking fast a couple times and thought maybe that was why. Though we aren't nurses, this just shows how little details can have a huge impression and even be a conversation starter for people we might run into. You never know how the things you do might rub off onto others or make them wonder why you are the way you are.
For the Christian's who do read their bibles, pray and allow God to change them, we need to really look at what we are presenting and make sure that even if we are saved, the unbeliever will see the diference by everything we do. Think about how people know you are saved, and if your life is a good example of it. The world needs strong believers in a time like this and the seeds can't be planted if nobody sees Christ in us. People can easily be led astray by abiding by only one bible verse they know, while disregarding the others that add onto what a true Christian is.
So as christian's let's remember that following Christ is work, it's an action, it's physically moving a different direction than the world. Being a Christian means sharing the same love, grace and mercy that Jesus showed to us, to others; it means not disregarding those who are lost, weak, suffering or needy; We are to be a light in the darkness and bear fruit. Let's make sure that we only represent one God, one future and aren't wavering back and forth with the world... the Christian journey is not an easy one and I am often reminded if I'm feeling like it's a walk in the park, I'm most likely not stepping out in areas that God has called me to exercise my faith.
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