True Christianity

1 Timothy 3:16 (MSG) This Christian life is a great mystery, far exceeding our understanding, but some things are clear enough: He appeared in a human body, was proved right by the invisible Spirit, was seen by angels. He was proclaimed among all kinds of peoples, believed in all over the world, taken up into heavenly glory.
I am sure that the general view of Christians is taken by those who do not know Christ by the behaviour of the noisy few who do not act Christ nor live out of relationship but out of some misguided set of man-made ideas.
Yet, true Christianity is a different animal. For the non-believer I say look for those who abide in Him, live out of Him, act like Him, live in relationship with Him.
A true Christian has all the power of the Godhead behind him, he cares for widows and orphans, he lives humbly before his God, he knows his God.
Jesus himself said 'by their fruit will you know them'. Words alone are not good enough, what do they do? Is holiness around them, is the presence of God with them? Or is all you see the man?
A relationship with Christ changes a person, as they come to know Him and are kept by Him they do not abuse the poor, tread on the weak and lowly, sound their own trumpet.
However, a relationship with Christ can be a powerful encounter, dare you invite Him in? You can be more than a Gandhi. A man set fire by a holy God can do great exploits.
At the end of our lives we stand before Him. The Holy God that created all men and women alike. To stand before Him and know that I have walked with Him, here on earth and to see Him smile knowing me, to hear Him say 'welcome' is my greatest prize.
To live for eternity with Him, ruling and reigning with Him, as He has promised, will be my joy. To live for eternity, forever and ever and ever without Him I could not bear.

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