One thing that I’ve recently been challenged with is this question: “How am I demonstrating Christ to those around me?” Though it may seem like a simple question, it dives deep into the motives, thoughts, and heart of the one asking it. Christ was (and is) the ultimate example of perfect sacrificial love, incredible selflessness, true humility, and complete submission to the Father’s will. As a believer, through the grace of God alone, we are given a brand new identity (Col. 1:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20).
With this new identity, we are given the responsibility to represent Christ! We are called to be a light on a hill (Matthew 5:16). We are commanded to love one another (John 13:34-35). We are compelled to fight sin, and walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-17,25).
With the endless number of people that we come into contact with day in and day out, imagine how many would be pointed toward Christ if each time, we were demonstrating Him to the fulness of our ability. Not only is the unbeliever directed toward God when this is the case, but even the saved soul is encouraged and motivated to keep their eyes on the prize and run the race with endurance (Hebrews 12:1-3)!
As someone that is called to evangelize to, minister to and serve children, this question is incredibly challenging to me. Kids can often be so perceptive, and notice way more than they are given credit for. Because of this, they NEED to feel Christ’s love. They NEED to know they are cared for, they NEED to know they are seen and understood. I am determined to demonstrate Christ to them to the best of my ability. He is the One and only One who can truly fill every need and desire of the heart. What a wonderful Savior we have!
I challenge you (and myself) this week to ask yourself that question. How am I demonstrating Christ to those around me?
1 Corinthians 15:58
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.”