Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Can they tell we've been with Jesus?

Acts 4:13-"The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men who had had no special training. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus." Do people recognize me as a person who has been with Jesus? That's a pointed question we must all answer. I guess I have to start with another question, "Have I actually spent time with Him today?" As a minister, there are times I rush through my day and struggle for answers to questions and situations and then realize that I rushed through or didn't take time to spend with God. That's nobody's fault but mine. I've tried to blame it on schedule, people, and everything else; but it's up to me to take time to spend with God. And I can tell when I haven't and so can everyone else. My oldest son recently came up to my youth group. Yeah, I'm old! And the thought hit me right between the eyes. Am I teaching him to study God's word? For so many years I've poured into teenagers and now I have one living in my own home. (Any advice would be helpful!) But to make it as a father, husband, minister, and in life in general-I have to spend time with God. Because people will never be able to tell I've been with Jesus if I actually haven't been with Him. Just a random thought for today's journey!

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