Real

     Authentic, real, genuine, servant of God. Can we become fully His, living the lives He called us to live? Let that be our goal this year. Wouldn’t it be great to rest in living God’s way? We are all made in His image, yet there are no two alike. We have different colored eyes, various personality types, and we each have varied passions and values.

     God sees you as you are, and He sees who you will become with His gentle guidance and His love. He has called you. He has prepared work for you and only you. Has He placed a passion in your heart, a dream for the future? Remember, it took Moses 80 years to lead the people out of Israel. Abraham was almost 100 when he and Sarah had Isaac. Caleb was still healthy and strong, in his 80's, when he walked into the promised land.

     God’s purpose for us will never end, until we walk from this life into eternity with Him. Is it time to get real? There is so much that isn’t in the world around us. False pride, false eyelashes, false sincerity, and false hopes surround us. Lies and greed and unforgivenss and rage abound. All of the falseness of the world and the schemes of Satan want to hold us back from living our genuine, authentic lives.

    Is this the year for a real relationship with Jesus? He is calling you.

As for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit-just as it has taught you, remain in Him.  1 John 2:27

    There’s the secret. Remain in Him. He will teach us. He is real and not counterfeit. His anointing, His call is waiting. Is it time?

Dear Jesus,

You promise to teach us all things through Your Holy Spirit. Show us how to live authentic lives filled with Your purpose for us, to live real lives of love and mercy. You show us how.

Amen