The Proof of A New Life

MEDITATION

The Proof of A New Life

1 John 3:14 "The way we know we've been transferred from death to life is that we love our brothers and sisters. Anyone who doesn't love is as good as dead." MSG)

Point to ponder on: Don't be deceived, it is what happens within and through you that proves you have a new life in Christ.

Most believers have believed that a proof that someone has a new life in Christ is for such to be rich, wealthy and have  the best of things in life and rarely have no battles to fight because Jesus had died on the cross and it is finished hence, it's now time to live a life without ups and downs, no trouble and no storm. These are no proof of a new life and there is no promise from Jesus or through the Apostles of a life without trouble in the New testament. Therefore, never allow people make you feel ridiculous when things are not happening or you don't have testimonies like others to mean that you have not experienced the new life. You must understand individual process of growth due to individual purpose on earth, and it is very important to note that there are stages of growth as well. You don't fight the same battle with the next person to you and your individual purposes and experiences are not the same either. So instead of looking for happenings around you rather look for what is happening within and through you. That is the way to proof you have a new life in Christ. God gives rain and sunshine to both good and evil and sometimes allow evil people to live long so that they can repent so don't compare your life with nobody not even with your spiritual leader. God gave King Darius position and riches so that he could fund the rebuilding of the temple at Jerusalem during his reign as King when Daniel served under him. This king did not serve the God of Daniel, take note.(Ezra 6:1-15) Am sure you know God also gave the world different inventions through several unbelievers who are making waves in the world controlling billions of dollars now. Those who compare are not wise says the Holy Scriptures, so don't ever try it (2 Cor.10:12).

There are two ways to prove our transfer into a new life. The first is your faith in God and Jesus Christ (Jn5:24) and the second is a show of your love to fellow believers in the body of Christ(1Jn. 3:14). The new life is eternal life- God kind of life. The first proof is between you and God and the second is between you and other believers in the kingdom. You can only prove to the heavenly host and humanity you have a new life when you genuinely show you love others. This is what should be happening within and through you to the world. Poverty and riches are no proof of a new life, material things are other things to be added. Poverty and riches are also a matter of individual's choices. The apostles were martyred despite the great power of God within them and how they served God. There was a time God saved Peter from prison and Paul from ship wreck but there was another time it was from prison to crucifixion and beheading. Beloved, the Holy Scripture says if possible even the elect will be deceived in the last days with signs and wonders.(Mar. 13:22) It's already happening. They may tell you if you are truly serving God why is your life on a stand still. Tell them about Job, and that the greater the storm the greater the glory ahead of you. Jesus has said there will be trouble in this world (John16:33)and your faith in Him will not prevent the trouble but enables you go through and overcome until the character which is the ultimate is formed in you. Your true proof of being born again(having passed from death to life)  is the life of love you live and not the life of luxury, for your God is love. The Lord will always make you triumph over every battle in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His goodness.

David, Johnson