Are you good or bad?

 


🔥 Alive in Name, Awake in Spirit

“I know your works, that you have a name, that you are alive, but you are dead.” — Revelation 3:1 (NKJV)

Reputation can be deceiving. To others, you may appear vibrant, successful, even spiritual. But God sees beyond the surface. He sees the heart.

The church in Sardis had a name for being alive—but in truth, they were spiritually asleep. Their outward image masked an inward emptiness. And Jesus, in His mercy, called them to wake up.

👁️ God Sees the Hidden Things

  • Man looks at appearance; God looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7).
  • He sees not just what you do, but why you do it.
  • Every motive, every thought, every whisper of pride or humility—He knows.

Ask yourself:

  • Am I seeking to glorify myself or God?

·       Do my words build others up—or subtly tear them down?

  • Is my faith a living flame—or just a flicker of memory?

🌿 A Call to Repentance and Renewal

God’s call is not one of condemnation, but of restoration. He invites you to return—not to appearances, but to authenticity.

  • Repent and set your heart right.
  • Choose to help others grow in goodness.
  • Seek God sincerely, and He will revive what has grown cold.

🙏 A Prayer for Today

Lord, search my heart.
Strip away the masks I wear and awaken what has fallen asleep within me.
Let my life not just appear alive—but be truly alive in You.
Purify my motives.
Help me to glorify You in all I do and to encourage others in love.
Amen.

 

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