Daily Devotion, October 8, 2020

 

Devotion: Read Matthew 25:31-46.

Those who claim to carry the name of Christ are held accountable in how they live their lives. Claiming to live for Christ and not actually exemplifying that in our actions can question our commitment. This passage points to a crucial point that is part of the Christian life, which is when we treat people with love, kindness and grace we are actually showing love and obedience to Christ because that is what He has called us to do. Christ calls His children to live in a way that sets an example of who He is.

 

One more point that this passage makes is that there will come a day in which we are all held accountable by our actions. The day when Jesus calls us into His presence to give an account for how we have lived our lives. However, if we truly are followers of Christ then He will recognize us as His children. It is critical to realize that when Jesus returns He will be judging people based on the fruit they produced with their time on the earth. He will not be quizzing them on their theology. He will not be asking people if they read the KJV or the NIV. He will not be asking people if they believed the 5 points of Calvinism or if they went to a church that had a drum kit. None of these things will be of concern. What Jesus will be looking for are the ones who served Him faithfully by walking in the Spirit and producing good fruit. Personal Worship Option: We must all ask ourselves, what kind of Christian am I? Do I love others? Do I show my faith through actions or do I just talk about it? Am I using my influence for good or for self-importance? In the end it will be our way of living that reflects the state of our hearts.