God’s love, which is stronger than death, is causing me to continue walking the path of the mission the Lord has given me (John 6:1–15). “At that very time some Pharisees came and said to Him, ‘Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill You.’ He replied, ‘Go tell that fox, “I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal.” In any case, I must press on today and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem! Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see Me again until you say, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” (Luke 13:31–35). ...
Day 24: Romans 2:17-24
A true
Christian
Superficial
Christians, on the surface, call themselves Christians. They also believe themselves to be true
Christians. They think of themselves as
guides for others, leading them, not realizing that they themselves are blind,
in darkness, foolish, and spiritual infants (Rom. 2:19-20). They enjoy teaching others but do not seek to
learn themselves (v. 21). They emphasize
an outward appearance while neglecting inner growth.
So, who is
a true Christian? A true Christian is
not a superficial one, but an inward one. An inward Christian understands that they are
saved by God's complete grace. They live
with a faith that is active and real. They
do not serve with words only but focus on their inner faith rather than an
outward display.
The essence
of faith lies within, not in appearances. Living according to inner faith, rather than
emphasizing outward appearances, is the life of a true Christian.
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