Who's Yo Daddy?

Certain things run in certain families. Some are known for height, whether they are extremely tall or extremely small. Some are known for their personalities or humor. But, wherever or whomever you come from, there will be a slight resemblance.

Think about your dad. Anything in common? His bumpy nose, big ears, or the fact that you sound like a freight train when you sleep? The chances are that in some way you look like your dad. You make talk like him, or have a similar way of walking. Whatever it is, there are signs that he is your daddy.

So, question: Are there any signs in your life that show you to be a child of God? Any resemblances between you and your creator? No, I'm not asking if you wear a robe, or if you have ever walked on water. Here's a verse that may help us understand...

"You must be holy because I, the Lord, am holy. I have set you apart from all other people to be my very own."

Lev 20:26 (NLT)

If we truly belong to God, won't we resemble Him? Won't we follow His model? Won't we walk His way? The Bible seems to say that we should, and will.

The way we look, or live rather, says something about who belong too. So, represent well. As a believer, you have been CHOSEN to be a personal representative of King Jesus. So when you say, "I'm a Christian", people see Christ. If they see you living like a joke, they see Jesus as joke. But, what if they see you as loving? They see Jesus as loving. What if they see you as "true-blue"? They see Jesus as the real-deal. So, be holy for He is holy. Here's a quote that I heard from my mom before I went out with friends while growing up...

"Remember who you are, and more importantly, whose you are!"

Christian, remember who you belong to. Rep Him well.

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More Than Dress Up

"Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God."

Romans 6:13(NLT)

Every Sunday members of a local church wake up, and get dressed. Maybe they wear a tie, or maybe they wear a t-shirt. Maybe slacks, or maybe shorts. Maybe heels, "dress" shoes, or flip-flops. They walk out of their home, hop in the car, and head to church. Once there, they find "their" place on a pew. They sing a few songs, pray a few prayers, listen to a sermon, and maybe, if they're feeling brave, kneel at the altar. Then, they walk out the back door. They walk out unchanged. Yes, they did do their weekly duties. Yes, they did show up with a smile and put a $20 in the plate. But, in their heart? They just played dress up.

Many that attend weekly services check that service off their weekly to-do list. They go home, put on something more comfortable, and forget about God as they dip into a deep sleep. And, I don't mean that nap in your recliner.

We see all through the Bible that God calls us to more than this. He calls us to more than a few songs, and an altar call. He calls us to more than a 10th of our earnings. He calls us to more than a Sunday School breakfast. Yes, He calls us to more than dress up.

We see in Romans 6 that we are called to a life that is free from sin by relying on Christ. And, in the 13th verse, we see that we are to respond by living that life. We see that the Christian life is not to be a fraction of our whole life. We shouldn't respond to God's grace by only giving Him 1/4 or 33% of our life. No, we are called to more than that.

God has a plan. And, we as the church, have been to called be used as an instrument to achieve that plan. Last time I checked, half a pair of pliers isn't worth much. In Romans 6:13, we are called to respond to God's life-giving grace by giving up that life for His use and glory.

If all you have for Jesus is one day a week, bed-time prayers, or some Sunday clothes...Keep'em. Jesus doesn't want your tie. Jesus wants you. All of you. Jesus is calling us to more than dress up.