Think About This : “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” –C.S. Lewis
The Daily Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 13-15. You can download our 2023 Daily Bible Reading Plan by clicking here.
The Secret Life of a Christ-Follower
Posted on March 14, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Victory Call
As Jesus spoke to the crowds on the mountainside – the specific location is uncertain, but irrelevant to the import of His message. Commonly known as the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught about Kingdom living. In Matthew 6 Jesus spoke of 3 “secret” components of a believer’s life. The secret of giving, the secret of prayer, and the secret of fasting.
“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:3-4
“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:6
“But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:17-18
There is much in our relationship with Jesus Christ that is inward – personal – between us and Jesus. And there are parts of our relationship with Christ that are evident to those around us, being the overflow of our inward relationship.
In all 3 of these examples that Jesus shared on the mountainside – He ends with “And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” I don’t know what that reward is, but don’t miss that YOUR FATHER SEES YOU!! Your private prayers, fasting, and giving are seen and rewarded. How rich a blessing is that?
SHHHHH…..Don’t tell.
Written by Diane Hunt: Diane Hunt serves on the board of America’s Keswick and is the Executive Director & CEO of Changed Choices, a Christian non-profit in North Carolina. She is also a biblical counselor and women’s event speaker. For more information about having Diane speak at your next event please contact her at dhunt@americaskeswick.org.
This Week’s Verse to Memorize: “O Lord, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, For You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” Isaiah 25:1
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