Day 2 of 40 days to Resurrection Day
Today’s suggestion:
Wear a symbol of your faith during the 40 days.
At first glance, I think this is going to be easy. I have a couple of cross necklaces, several bracelets with Christian messages, and a pair of cross earrings. I even have a scarf with “I love Jesus” printed on it.
No problem. I can wear any or all of them during the next 40 days. I’ve done it before, worn my cross necklace during the Lenten season as a daily reminder.
But then I go deeper.
Anyone can wear a piece of jewelry with a cross attached. But is that evidence of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior? Not necessarily. No more than wearing a baseball cap makes one a ball player.
If I am a Christ follower, it should show in more than just my clothing and my jewelry. It must be integrated into my actions, my words, and my attitudes. This has been reinforced to me during the What Love Is Bible study. John says the proof of my love for God shows up when I keep His commands and love my brothers and sisters.
Hear Paul’s admonition to the Colossians:
Now there’s a fashion statement.
What would it look like if I put on Christ? More than a silver cross on a chain, I’m sure. Challenging to say the least.
The only way to live out my true faith is to die to myself and live my life through Christ Jesus; looking to the things above rather than the things of this earth; seeking to do His will, not mine.
Unpopular as it is, it’s called crucifying my flesh and my desires to do God’s will. The reason? Because Jesus did it for me.
This – Christ in me – this is my symbol of faith and this is my destiny. May it sparkle and shine and be noticed and point to the One and only Son of God.
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Come join me on my journey to Resurrection Day, won’t you?
Your comments and thoughts are most welcome here.
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Revised and re-posted from March 2014
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