A true christian

I often hear people asking someone, "Are you a true Christian?" It is a big statement that carries weight, but it is a much-abused question with easy usage. Before we ask that question, may God give us the courage to ask it of ourselves.

The book of John beautifully captures a word in verse 23: "For they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." It doesn't only mean that those who seek God should worship Him in spirit and in truth. But it says that God seeks you when you worship in spirit and in truth. What a God we worship!

There was a story about a man called Jim who did not know how to pray eloquent prayers. But he chose to go to the church gate every day and simply say, "Jesus, I am Jim." One day, when he was absent and admitted to a hospital, Jesus went seeking him, appeared to him, and said, "Jim, I am Jesus."

Hey friend, as long as your prayer reaches God as a true prayer, know that He will seek you and find you to be there for you. Do not be quick to question others about their truth and faithfulness to God. Instead, may we know that it is for us to reflect upon.

Dear God, thank You for Your love. May we always be true and faithful to You. May we be found when You seek Your true and faithful worshipers. May no deceit be found in us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.