What Will Be Uncovered?

Colossians 3:1-2 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

If someone were to put our lives under a microscope, what would be seen? I'm not referring to the life we portray for others to see so that they think we are godly people who love the Lord. I'm also not saying that they need to see a "perfect little Christian", because one does not exist. I am talking about a life that is focused on Jesus and His Kingdom. I am talking about the evidence that proves that we love the Lord because we make every attempt to obey His Word and do what is right no matter who is looking or who isn't; knowing that God's eyes are always on us. I do not say this because of some need to earn favor with God or to earn our salvation; for both are impossible in and of ourselves. What I am saying is that if we claim to know Jesus as Savior and Lord, is that what would truly be seen and heard in our words, actions, and deeds? In Christ, we have all the acceptance and righteousness needed to be perfect before the Father; for it is Christ's righteousness that makes us acceptable and gives us favor. However, we are called to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. Where then are our desires? Are they for this world and the things it offers, or are we busy about our Heavenly Father's business, in Christ Jesus? Are we denying our own selfish desires in order to serve Jesus and be a blessing to others? What would be the final report of our microscopic examination? Lest we forget, there is coming a time when we will all stand before God and give an account; the saved, in order to lose or receive reward, and the lost, to receive their punishment because they chose to reject the free gift that they could have had in Jesus, and Him alone. Our life under a microscope is nothing compared to what the Lord will expose on the day we stand before Him. Are we ready for what will be uncovered?

Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Romans 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Romans 10:13).