Walking in Truth

If you were given all the responsibilities of a CEO as soon as you started a job, you’d feel like a fish out of water, floundering to know how to survive and manage everything. That’s why you start with a little and work your way up, increasing your responsibilities and pay along the way. As Pastor Johnny mentions today, God is the same in what He entrusts to you. He wants to see you handle the small things well and then He’ll add to that and multiply it when He sees your faithfulness.

In a competition, you have to prove what you know or what your abilities are, as they’re stacked up against opponents and others who are equally skilled. If you never showed your abilities, you could say that you’re the best Olympic swimmer, but there’s no proof until you defeat everyone else you’re up against. There’s a similarity when you’re talking about your faith. Today, Pastor Johnny reminds you that unless you show through your actions that you’ve changed, people will have a hard time believing you.

“It’s not the right time for me to do this. I’m not feeling up for it today. I don’t even know if I’m doing it right, so why even bother?” These are all excuses you could insert into lots of situations, but is it really true or are you looking for any and every reason to avoid something? In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny gives an example of a man who could’ve made many excuses and yet, he made sure that he was in the right place at the right time to have a life-changing encounter with God.

There’s an uncomfortable feeling when you go to the eye doctor, only to find yourself unable to read those letters on the wall. It’s alarming and concerning because you know you’re missing out on something that might really matter. This is how it is for your spiritual eyesight as well. Pastor Johnny points to scripture today to help you see how important it is to have vision that’s in line with God’s and to look forward to things that are to come. This helps give you much faith in the One with the right prescription.

When it comes to grabbing hold of treasures right in front of you versus elsewhere, it’s hard not to think of Obu in the movie, “Aladdin.” He was clearly told what to get and what things he shouldn’t touch, but the temptation of treasures within his grasp was just too much. Is this how it is for you today with the treasures that are right there for-the-taking? Today, Pastor Johnny will help you see that there’s more treasure to be found, but it’s not in the temporary pleasures and riches of this world.

It’s been seen time and time again. Some famous celebrity seems to have it all. They’ve acquired multiple mansions, cars, gone on expensive vacations, and seem to have an excess of money and so-called happiness. But as it plays out, you learn that they’re quite unhappy and empty, even with everything the world views as “successful.” Today, Pastor Johnny wants you to know that there’s something more fulfilling than the things of this world and all the things you can accumulate for yourself.

If you’ve ever watched a baby open a present, you realize that they’re more interested in the box or the tissue paper than the actual gift. It’s the simple things that bring joy to a young child and Pastor Johnny wants you to understand today that God values your heart being like a child. He desires to see you live in a humble way that’s willing to forgive. God enjoys when you appreciate the things He does, without selfish expectations. Keep that childlike faith because it’s endearing and delightful.

When you’re looking to buy a car, it’s expected that the car dealer wants to get the best deal and you also want to get the best deal. So you bargain with each other about the price, trying to get the cost down to a place that’s reasonable. Now think about your prayer life. Do you do this with God? In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny reminds you that praying to God is not a game of getting the upper-hand or the advantage. Prayer is seeking God with a heart to do and follow what He wants for you.

When someone’s putting on a show, you are drawn in by the theatrical display that leaves you mesmerized by the wonder and the magic of it all. But outside of the smoke and mirrors, that person is quite ordinary and may not seem as amazing as on stage. The question Pastor Johnny has for you today is if your prayer life is more like a show for people to see or if it’s a genuine encounter with God. Your prayer life exposes the true nature of your heart toward God. You can talk to Him whenever!

In most cases, a thief comes secretly and then is gone before you even realize what’s been taken. You might regret leaving something out that was so accessible for-the-taking. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny reminds you that there are multiple warnings in the Word of God about Jesus coming back for those who believe in Him. But for those who haven’t chosen Jesus as their Savior, they’ll be left behind with hearts that weren’t soft to accepting God’s gift of salvation. Don’t wait until it’s too late!