22 - Jul - 2010

evidences of God

Date: 22 July, 2010  |  Posted By: Brian  |  Category: encounter, Faith

There are some obvious indicators that God is at work in a person’s life. Its something beyond the excitement and emotion. It moves much deeper to the level of soul and heart change. The indicators of God show up in…

  • humility - arrogance, pride, and self-focus come to an end. a person recognizes themselves in perspective to the greatness of God. they also find themselves brought low to the people in their life. they no longer demand their way, tower over others in comparison, or think themselves deserving. their words, attitude, and actions change and are all clothed with genuine humility.
  • honesty - the mask comes off. pretending, hiding, and covering come to an end. there is vulnerability about life, struggles, fears, and needs. there is recognition of failures and seeking of forgiveness. the fear of what others will think disappears. with this kind of open-hearted honesty comes great grace and favor from God.
  • sacrifice - selfishness leaves and is replaced with a passion to do whatever it takes to make things right with God and others. they are willing to go the second mile and do the hard thing. there is greater love for God and others than a love for self. there is willingness to stay up late, give what is needed, endure what is happening and not be consumed with complaint.
  • gratefulness - there is an overflow of gratefulness for the love, acceptance, forgiveness, and freedom that has come from Jesus Christ. there is an overwhelming awareness of what has been received instead of complaint for what they have not received. there is a new perspective on life and as a result there is freedom to express thanks to others and to God.
  • desire for more of God – hunger is the evidence of every healthy person. a hungering desire for more of God is the evidence of a person who is healthy in their soul. they have had the infectious diseases of resentment, greed, and selfishness exposed and removed from their soul. they hunger for more of God’s truth, His presence in their life, and to follow Him with their whole heart.

When I see these at occurring in my life or in the lives of others I can be assured that God is bringing about real change. I can also be certain that there is more He is about to do.

I saw these very things at work in the lives of students at our week at camp. These qualities go far beyond being hyped up, emotionally impacted, or stirred to action because of a speaker’s pressure.

May these forever be the real evidences that drive us daily and motivate us in our quest to take our faith and walk it out.

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