Would I be willing to put my faith out there? Would I say to my detractors, “This is my life; scrutinize it carefully…and, do not believe anything I say if there is anything awry or askew between my life and the scriptural record of God’s acts in the past”? Wow! Truly Jesus is an extraordinary man.
Jesus knows where he stands. He has no lack of confidence in his calling, his message or his mission. He is certain of who sent him into the world. He is well-acquainted with truth and has been tested by the prince of darkness. He has spent countless hours in prayer and interaction with His Father in heaven. There is no kink in his armor; no weakness in his will; no reticence in his resolve. Yet there is no boasting or false pride. He is who he is.
There is a special power reserved for those in whom there is no gap between their “talk” and their “walk.” I cannot speak for anyone but myself, but I confess there are parts of me that I would not want others to know about; things in my past, and even things I struggle with today. I walk by grace, because I need to do so moment by moment. Jesus is grace! He is both the giver of unmerited favor and the provider of the Holy Spirit power to live a life in harmony with the will of God. I want that more and more each day!
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