He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. 1 John 2:6

 If you watch the news, you know that video cameras are everywhere, on street corners, doorbells, on the sides of homes, on police officers, even satellites circling the earth can capture activity on land to the point they can clearly read a name plate. These are used to help law enforcement identify criminals. One element of the identification process is how a person walks and his patterns of behavior. This is one way law enforcement can confirm your identity.  

 Today’s verse talks about a way to identify those people who claim to be a Christian. Their words, actions, and engagements should all resemble the One they claim to follow, that would be Jesus Christ. Ask yourself this question: if you are a child of God, can others pick up on your spirituality? Do they see fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) lived out in you? Do you love everyone, including your enemies (Matthew 5:43-48)? Are you quick to forgive others (Matthew 6:14-15)? Do others see your love for God and love for them (Matthew 22:37-40)?

 These are just a few of traits that Jesus Christ displayed for us as a narrow path to follow. The truth is, we can’t incorporate these traits into our life without God’s help. That’s why He gave us His Holy Spirit to transform our heart, mind, and soul so we can walk as Jesus did over 2,000 years ago (2 Timothy 1:7-9).

 Take time this week to evaluate your life. How you engage others by the words you say, your actions towards them, and how you live your life, even in the secret moments when alone. Let His light incinerate anything that doesn’t fit the mold of Christ, so your light can shine brightly into the dark areas of the world around you. Others will not have to question if you are a follower of Jesus Christ, they’ll know it. God bless!