Walk The Talk

Matthew 28:16-20...Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

We all know this as the great commission that Jesus has commanded us to do. This is the ultimate goal for all ministry. We are to teach others to observe whatsoever He has commanded us and He is with us as we go. Now, when we are going about and teaching others there are some very important things to keep in mind. as we travel the path with Him... Heavenly Father, I thank You for the word that you have given us Lord lead us and guide us and show us the truth as we share with those whose path we may cross. Help me to speak Your word to help us understand the message at hand. In Jesus Name...Amen!

Be Honest, Be genuine! Back up your words, Do what you say you are going to do. Folks it does not take long for us to see when someone's actions are not lining up with their words. Be real even if it makes you unpopular. Jesus spoke the truth regardless of whether or not it would be popular and He has commanded us to speak the truth. We are not here for a poularity contest or to scratch itchy ears! 2Timothy 4:2-5...Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

If you make a mistake then own up to it! Do not try to be bigger than you really are! Just be yourself and preach the truth that Jesus has given you! I beleive that we are living in that time that Paul was referring to. Men want to hear good things that are pleasing to themselves. I refer to the prosperity messages of today and the feel good messages. The Lord wants us to speak the truth! The truth sometimes hurts but in the end it always prevails!

Figure out who God made you to be. Search the heart of God ask Him! He is here waiting for you to talk to Him. John 4:23... But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. He longs for our relationship to grow with Him. He is our Father. If you don't know what to say then tell Him so, then listen for Him to answer you. There is no set rules to talking to Him. Just aproach him as you would any father and pour out your heart! Believe me He will be thrilled and He will answer you. He longs for this type of communication! Discover how He has gifted you. Try to discern His special calling on your life and follow it! Be intense! Perservere until you know that you know. There is nothing more satisfying then to know that you are doing what God has called you and gifted you to do!

Be Compassionate! Matthew 25:37-40...Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Whatever we do to others we do it to Him! Have a clear and consistant demonstration of Christ's love toward all people! This will pull them toward Him. This reminds me of the story of the good Samaritan who went out of his way to help someone who was injured and down and out. Luke 10:30-37... And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

We need to have compassion. Acts of mercy will open peoples hearts like nothing else can! This is also part of the new covenant Jesus has given us John 13:34-35... A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

When we are compassionate others will recognize it as real Christianity. This will help them better understand what Jesus is truly like. As He manifests Himself through us. His love and caring shines through us and then others will want to know Him. We will be "Walking The Talk" not just talking the talk! Jesus's grace and mercy is here for us. His love and and kindness will always be there for us! 1Corinthians 10:13...There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Follow the pattern of Jesus. In my last post I mentioned some of these...begin to develope a more healthy mix of rest, relaxation, recreation, and restore relationships. Spend quiet time with The Lord study His word. Eliminate sinful behavior!

Sacrifice makes people stop in their tracks and ask...Why would you go out of your way for me? What is your motivation for helping me? Why would you put me before yourself? Sacrificial acts are rarely forgotten. It can impact a person for the rest of their life. It is a small investment with huge didvidends! Live Life in such a way that it makes our faith in Jesus Christ irresistable to those outside of God's family. Phillipians 2:13-15...For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; We are His light which shines in the world today Matthew 5:16...Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. As we preach and teach we should therefore show in our lives His love as we "Walk The Talk!" Amen!