This is one of the most chilling, poignant passages in the Bible to me:
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’
Matthew 7: 21-23
I want The Father to know me, don’t you? I want Him to know me by my name, not as an evildoer! His word tells us that though there are many who think they are doing the will of God, they are not and they will not be known to Him by any other descriptor.
The Lord sees above all else the condition of the heart, and I believe this is where our name tags are worn.
What does your name tag say?
Father, I desire to live your will for my life, unashamedly and boldly. I want you to know who I am, Lord. Please help me live a life that is in accordance to your desires. I love you, Father. All that I am is yours. Please empty me of self so that I may be filled with a heart easily recognized as Yours. Amen.
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