"Who Am I?"

“All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.” (Proverbs 8:8).
When others look at us, what do they see? Do they see a man being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ- a man who has surrendered himself to be molded as a lump of clay in the hands of the Master? Do they see a man who professes to serve God whole heartedly but holds secret sins in his heart (areas that are off limits to the Holy Spirit)?
Can we say that today’s proverb is true about us? Most Christians are able to put on a good front. We can speak Christian-ese and sound like great men of faith, but below the surface, are we genuinely men of God? The great American author, Nathaniel Hawthorne said: “No man, for any considerable period of time, can wear one face to himself and another to the multitude without finally getting bewildered as to which may be the truth.” Is there an internal conflict between the man you are and the man you want to be? Sure, there is. If you are born again, the Lord will continue to mold you and fashion you until His return or your death. He will finish the good work He started in you. (Philippians 1:6). Have you trusted in Jesus and Him alone for your salvation? Are you trusting in others things: your works, church membership, charitable contributions, baptism, etc? Do you have trouble measuring up to God’s standards of holiness? Are you willing to exchange Jesus’ righteousness for your own works or righteousness (which God says are as filthy rags)? (Isaiah 64:6). If you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, take a moment to invite Him to be your Lord and Savior.