Isaiah 12-14, 2 Corinthians 13:1-14, Psalms 57:1-11, Proverbs 23:9-11
What God said to me – Remember when you were in school and had a big test coming – you would study hard because you knew it was an important test – sometimes you used flash cards – sometimes you had a list of questions and you would review them repeatedly – however you studied for it you were constantly examining yourself and testing yourself to make sure you could pass the test. There is a test coming that all people will face – the ultimate and final test when each one will stand before Me. It is a pass-fail test based on only one criterion – is My Son, Jesus Christ in you. Paul urged the Corinthians to test themselves to see if they were truly in the faith – to examine themselves. So, I ask you the same question Paul asked them, “Do you recognize this about yourself, that Jesus Christ is in you?” For Him to truly be “in” you, you must have repented of your sin and believed in Him. If He is truly “in” you, your life will be changed – you are a new creation – you will have a heart that longs to please Me and grieve when you don’t. Examine yourself – do you pass the test?