Friday, August 28, 2015

Mistaken for Jesus, are you?

Mathew 14:1,2

"1.At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
2.And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him."

John the Baptist walked so close to the Lord and resembled His love and actions that he was mistaken for Jesus (they technically had mistaken Jesus for him, because John was here first, but that's because he was already showing and living out the love that is in Jesus Christ beforehand, but you get the idea). We need to be resembling Jesus so much in our lives to this world that when they encounter us, it's as if they have encountered Jesus. They need to feel the love and care Jesus showed, and also hear the gospel boldly without it being watered down. Is your life so upright and loving to others that the world could look at you and know you belong Jesus? Herod thought John was risen because of the mighty works Christ did. I wonder how many will realize Christ is risen when they see us doing mighty works for God.

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