The Truth Always Comes Out

It's only 4 days before Christmas and I hope you're all getting ready to celebrate the birth of our Savior! I pray that all of you are preparing your hearts and letting others see the light of Christ as you encounter them this holiday season. This is Michele writing for you tonight as we study 2 Timothy 3:5-9. Read it more than once. I had to before I could really understand what God had to say to me.

This is what I think he wants me to hear:

But they won't get away with this for long. Someday everyone will recognize what fools they are, just as with Jannes and Jambres. (v. 9)

This is a great season to discuss this very important topic. The previous verses discuss the issue of individuals who oppose the truth and do not act in a godly fashion. Our society is full of depravity, self exaltation, and greed. Some people are very far from God.......but others are actually Christians who know the love of God. Every last person on this earth needs God. There is not a single one of us who can save themselves. Salvation only occurs through a relationship w/ the only on who can do the saving.

This verse reminds us that it's only a matter of time before this behavior is discovered. We certainly can't hide the true state of our hearts from God. He is omniscient. Do you remember ever trying to hide something from your parents when you were younger? If you were anything like me I got really nervous and would talk a lot when I had something to hide. Although they were nothing like God, my parents knew something was up when I acted this way and I usually got caught. It's only a matter of time before the truth comes out.

Please remember as we go about our holiday doings that there are many people who see us and pay attention to our behavior. We can only hide our true identity for a little while. At some point, our true selves will be seen by all. I want others to feel blessed to know me even years after I meet them and that will only be true if I adopt and live out the values and standards of my Lord and Savior.

Father in Heaven, I thank you for placing your Spirit inside my heart. Without it I would continue to live a lost and lifeless existence. Please help me and all who love you to live like we know you and point others to your saving power because they see in us what they want for themselves. We look forward to celebrating your birthday Jesus! We love you. Amen