Walking in Truth

When you think about the word ambassador, you might associate that term with the political powers that-be. However, Pastor Johnny draws you into an important role today for God’s kingdom. This role is being an ambassador for Christ. Pastor Johnny suggests some effective tools to implement in your daily life as a representative of Christ. Your character, conduct, and conversation are a means to display Christ to others. Instead of being afraid, proudly take heed to being God’s ambassador.

Family’s an interesting conundrum. Many families can be relationally close. But what if you’re holding too tight to family? Pastor Johnny mentions today that as important as family can be, if your family is your first love, it’s taking a place that belongs to God. What are you ultimately living for and who are you trying to please? One day, your earthly family will not factor into an interaction you’ll have with God, where He’ll hold you accountable to being faithful to Him first and foremost.

You’ve heard the term, “Easier said than done.” When the rubber meets the road, will you keep your word on something you gave a verbal promise to? Pastor Johnny doesn’t shy away from this idea today as he gives examples of areas in your life that may have a tighter grip than you realize. If God asked you to surrender the material things that are dearest to you, would you contest it? You might think it would be fairly easy to give up modern comforts, but consider if you were asked to forsake all.

When you think about following Jesus, it can be easy to focus on what it will cost you rather than what you will gain. In the long run, what you lose cannot compare with what you will gain. Today, Pastor Johnny exposes commonly chosen excuses that many people use in avoiding truly following God. In today’s passage, Jesus encounters three very different people with specific circumstances, which hindered their pursuit of Jesus. For you, what are you eager to gain for the sake of Jesus?

Do you feel that there's a sin in your life that you're simply too weak to take on? Maybe it's addiction, anger, or depression? Whatever it may be, know that by doubling down your time with Jesus, you'll gain more strength to battle it. Pastor Johnny encourages you today to consistently place Jesus in your life. Through studying His Word, praying, fasting, and simply being with Him, you'll find more encouragement, strength, and guidance than you would anywhere else. Seek and grow in Him.

Throughout the Bible, Jesus makes it clear that you're to pray and fast regularly. Spiritual warfare is real and it's through prayer and fasting that you can prepare yourself for battle. Today, Pastor Johnny challenges you to ready yourself. He teaches you that pursuing a deeper connection with Christ will result in the demons placing a bigger target on your back. This is when the real tests will begin. Ask the Holy Spirit to place the truth deep in your heart and to anchor you in God’s Will.

Many of the modern and contemporary churches have embraced the methods of emotional manipulation. Instead of placing Jesus as the focal point, they've placed big events and epic social events as their priority. In doing so, they've lost sight of what's truly significant. Today, Pastor Johnny teaches you that Jesus is all that matters. He reminds you that all things are to praise and glorify Him. Anything that strays from that is wrong. Ask yourself what role Jesus plays in your life. Is He your true God and center?

You're the one who controls how much you get to grow in the Lord. By consciously making and allowing time for Him to enter your life, you get to decide the level to which you'll mature in His ways. Today, Pastor Johnny teaches you that there's no time better-spent than the time spent with Jesus. By making yourself available to Him, you allow His Word and Will to take precedence in your life. Dedicate time to Jesus every day. Allow His influence to wash over you and all the things that you do.

By placing God as the focal point of your life, you'll find the things of this world much easier to deal with. Today, Pastor Johnny encourages you to daily set aside time to spend with God. He assures you that if you do so, you'll find much needed peace and blessings. Not only that, but by looking to Jesus every day, you'll consistently be reminded to hold Him as the center of your life. This'll allow you to grow in Him and to be a strong servant for His Kingdom. One who can bless many through His Name.