Bring forth fruit that is consistent with repentance [let your lives prove your change of heart].
Our society places so much importance on the way things look that appearances often take priority over true quality. One time I saw some big, perfect oranges in the grocery store and decided to buy one. I was sure the orange would taste as good as it looked, but when I peeled that beautiful thing and took a bite, it was dry and bitter.
Giving consideration to whether you are as good on the inside as you look on the outside is a serious matter. Many people are searching for God today, and there are numerous teachings about how to find Him that sound right. As Christians, we need to make sure we are “the real thing” and not a phony. Only then will people see Jesus in us and want what we have.
Prayer of the Day: Lord, help me focus on who I am inside. Teach me to live with integrity and reflect Your truth in my life, not just in appearance but in character, amen.
