May 12
We would desire above all else that we be so Christ-like in our comportment of ourselves that everyone around us—believers and unbelievers alike—would be able to distinguish the character of Jesus in us, to see Him when they look at us. We pray to have the Holy Spirit residing within so every word we utter would convey godly wisdom.
We would be so attentive to the Spirit’s musings within us that our hearts would burn within us if we were to remain silent rather than to speak as He gives us opportunity to declare the truths of eternity to our fellow man.
It is the longing of our hearts to be so endued with His power that we might pray down healing to the sick, and deliverance to the bound, and salvation to the lost. He says this power is ours and we appropriate it as the opportunity presents itself—and we trust HIM to manifest the miracles HE says He will do when we pray in His matchless name.
But the one thing Jesus said would identify His followers as being Christians is found in John 13:35 where He says, “All men shall know that you are My disciples by the love you have one for another.” Because God is love and love comes from Him (I John 4:7) that is the aspect of His character that is most recognized in those who believe in Jesus.
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