Attention?

 In our world, we see countless people vying for attention. People work on their "brand" on social media, which is fine. A lot of people promote themselves and what they offer, which is fine. It seems a lot of people's lives are one big marketing campaign. 

However, for the Church we should be different. Jesus Christ is the supreme authority over the Church, the spiritual family of God. Everything we do or say should point to Jesus, not ourselves. Everything that encapsulates our very being should point people to our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Why? So they can believe in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, be born again and adopted into the family of God, and be saved too.  

They won't do that if we hog the spotlight in our lives all the time. If we always have to be the center of attention, they won't see Jesus living His life through us by the Holy Spirit inside us. This is another aspect of "denying self" that Jesus talked about. 

Deny the spotlight on us, and allow Jesus, by the Holy Spirit, to shine through our lives. Then they will find Him.

How will He shine through us? By the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal.5:22) that He produces through us. Remember He said, "I am the Vine and you are the branches?" The Vine, which is Jesus, produces the fruit on us, the branches, by the Holy Spirit inside of us.

So, take the focus off yourselves, and allow Him to produce His fruit through us. Then folks can eat it and be saved. 

Let our lives be like John the Baptist's words when he said:

John 3:30 NIV

[30] He must become greater; I must become less.”

Have a great week. 

Love You All,

Jeffrey Post