This shows us that we really need to be working on living our lives to resemble Christ. We can do everything we think is right, but if we don’t truly work on transforming our lives to live out our faith we will be spinning our wheels.
We are told by Jesus in John 14:27, “I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
This is what I want to receive because trails and tribulations are inevitable, and this world has challenges that I cannot get through on my own.
In Romans chapter 2 verses 28-29 it says, “For you are not a Jew just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone through the ceremony of circumcision. No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather it is a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.”
We need to be willing to grow and live everyday to glorify God seeking to hear Him say well done good and faithful servant. Open your hearts and be different than the world, look at Christ for your strength and direction. Amen