You willingly wear the cross or a fish around your neck. You adorn it as an ornament on a ring. You take this beautiful symbol of Love, Purity, Sacrifice, Truth, Mercy, Grace...and it lies against your skin for the world to see. You bare it. I assume that you bare it so that others will know what you stand for. It speaks for itself...right?
Yet your actions speak louder...
How is that some of us will display our love for the Lord by means of silver and gold, yet that means so little to the One that died for you...
What matters to Him is that you display your love with your actions...with the calling...LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE, FOLLOW TRUTH
How confusing it must be for those who aren't that familiar with the calling of a Christian. They see our silver and gold tokens of affection and think we stand for Him...but then hear foul, disdainful words, see hate or jealousy or anger displayed, no consideration for the fallen, completely disobey the Truth. We commit murder, adultery, break laws, have sex outside of marriage, hurt our bodies with an over abundance of drugs and alcohol, all the while still wearing our crosses and fish.
When did those symbols just become another piece of jewelry in a collection for you? When did God just become another thing in your collection of life? How is this possible when HE is the only reason you even have a life? It's sad when the light reveals what the dark has hidden...
But it doesn't have to stay this way. Once saved, we are worthy of heavenly crowns. Glorious crowns that are only for His sons and daughters...you and I. Crowns so much more special that silver and gold pieces we wear on earth here....Crowns that are ours because of Jesus' death. Yes, we will fall and make mistakes. But we can choose to get back up and follow His path again.
Next time you gently unclasp your necklace to place around your neck for all to see, or gingerly slide your ring onto your finger...remember why you wear it, remember Who died for you, and throughout the day let it be a reminder to whether or not you are truly living the life you are called to...and if you haven't been...start now!
In Him,
Sarah
