John 5:36

“Yet in spite of the poignant testimony of John, I have even weightier evidence than that which he provides.  The very work I do, as is given to me to finish by my Father in heaven, is the only witness I need to prove the Father sent me.”  John 5:36 EFP

It appears Jesus is declaring in brief that his works are self-evident—self-authenticating. The testimony of John is powerful from a human point of view, but Jesus’ work is in itself the best evidence of its own validity. His work, in this case, the healing of a crippled man, could not have happened without it being set in motion by God in heaven. The fact that he does things that could only happen through divine intervention is all the evidence he needs to establish the authenticity of his ministry. Period.

I am left to ask, “What do my actions say about the authenticity of my calling? Do they stand the test of close scrutiny?” I can’t claim self-authentication, since I am not Jesus, but certainly my actions speak volumes about God’s work in me and through me. Where is my passion focused? Where is my time spent? Humans can only see what I choose to show them. Some of us are better than others at hiding our “warts.” But even if others are fooled, it is more difficult to deceive myself, and impossible to trick God. I pray He will make me more authentic every day. May my life give evidence of my commitment to the One who called me to live for him and serve all his children ‘til He comes again.