September 8, 2019

September 8

Running with Jesus  

Acts8:20-21 "But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God."

     In Samaria there was a man named Simeon who professed and was baptized. Peter and John came to Samaria to confirm salvation has come to them. When this man saw their works He tried to pay them for their power. Peter rebukes him and told him his heart was not right with God.

     There are so many today that think being good, having their name on a church roll, or give their money to a church will get them to heaven. Their actions reveal they have not had a real born again experience.  There is no commitment to the work of the Lord. They have no desire to study and obey His Word. 

     Statistics report 70 percent of the people attending church do not really know God. Being good will not save you and attendance nor money can NOT buy you entrance to heaven. Our righteousness is as filthy rags. Salvation is a free gift and it transforms the heart and you know when it happens.

      When I was in beauty school I was told to go to church because it was a good place to get patrons for my business. Now wouldn't that be a good reason to go! Not to seek God, Lord forbid! Sometimes we only see people around election time too! 

Father help us discern real faith from emotional hyped up religion that moves our body, ritual of just going to church to sooth  our conscience, or using the church for personal gain.  

     Real faith will transform our hearts! What is going on in you? This is no playing matter because no one knows when death will come to us. We must be prepared. Examine your faith closely! Know that you know the person Jesus! 

Tomorrow: Living the Spirit led life!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015