Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 6 September 2024 Devotional By Dr. Paul Enenche: How To Know A Christian
TOPIC: How To Know A Christian (Seeds Of Destiny 6 September 2024)
SCRIPTURE: Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Matthew 7:20.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Authentic Christians are known by the positive fruit they bear.
MESSAGE:
It has been confirmed that the Christian journey is a journey of character reformation and transformation. And since character is the roadmap to destiny, being a genuine Christian or child of God positions one on the pathway to destiny fulfilment.
This means, to have a solid destiny, you must possess quality and positive character.
Now, I would like you to take note of few key facts on character as far as Christianity is concerned.
i. The most significant impact of Christianity is character transformation.
Acts 11:26 says,
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
The most significant impact of being a Christian is not having a title or a church sticker; it is the transformation of character.
ii. Followers of Christ are known by their fruit or character, and not just by church attendance.
Authentic Christians are known by the positive fruit they bear.
Mathew 7:20 says,
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Duration of church attendance does not make a person an authentic Christian.
By the manifestation of character, you know who is a real Christian. One can be born in a church and not be a Christian.
The question is, what does your character reveal about you? What fruit is your life bearing? Can people say you are a Christian by the fruit you bear?
This is my counsel to you: pay attention to your character development. Make a conscious effort to follow the example of Christ Jesus, not just in word, but in lifestyle and attitude.
Remember this: Authentic Christians are known by the positive fruits they bear.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make up your mind to be an authentic Christian.
- Make the development of your character a top priority of your life.
PRAYER: Lord, I receive the grace to bear godly and positive fruits. Help me to be a reflection of Your Image on the earth, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT (PT 1)
QUOTE: The major essence of Christianity is change or transformation into the nature of Christ. Culled from the book, “THE ESSENCE OF CHRISTIANITY” by Dr Paul Enenche.
DAILY READING: Ezekiel 37-39.
AMAZING FACT: The longest walking distance in the world is 14,000 miles.
PROPHETIC WORD (DECLARATION): Grace to bear fruit that is befitting of a child of God is released for you now, in Jesus’ Name.
Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities.
