Christ Verified

“The evidence of Christ has been clearly verified in your lives.” (1 Corinthians 1:6 MSG)

Many people create fake social media accounts impersonating public figures or celebrities. In order to prevent misrepresentation, Instagram allows high profile users to request verification badges. They have to send in evidence that proves they really are who they claim to be. The goal is to confirm that the account is the authentic presence of the public figure it represents.

What if those who claim to be Christians had to confirm their identity?

How is the evidence of Christ clearly verified in your life?

We all have free and open access to God through Jesus. This has enabled us to be and do things that are beyond our limited powers. All of us have had miraculous manifestations of God’s presence in our lives and our surroundings, whether we have noticed or not. In addition, many of us have experienced inexplicable changes within us that can be attributed to the influence of Christ. Yet, unless we submit completely to God, we cannot represent Him fully. As long as we remain Christians in name only, we are merely impersonators. We are invited to be legitimate sons and daughters of the Father. Our choices, our attitude, and our behavior must reflect this calling.  The evidence of Christ must be clearly verified in the way we live.