January 31

My heart breaks for those who think they are a Christian but don't really know Jesus. These are the people that identify with Christianity as a culture, but haven't actually gone through a radical change in their life. Salvation doesn't come because you utter a few words or even go through baptism, it's well beyond the ritual. My fear is that in the end some will be standing before Jesus and He will say "I never knew you." I've seen many who have gone through the motions but have never had a heartfelt change and continue to live a worldly life. Examine your life. If it doesn't look any different than the life you led before your so-called commitment, then it may be time for you to have a little talk with Jesus. I don't want anyone to be surprised on judgment day so please examine your life as a precaution. I know this is somewhat offensive, but I would rather you be offended right now than see you end up in Hell.

"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.' Matthew 7:21-23