Latest Devotion
It's About JESUS
By: Lola Oni
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13
Taking people and things at "face value" is like trying to judge a book by its cover. In both cases, we probably don't have enough information. There is usually more than meets the eye, so it isn't wise to jump to conclusions about anything. Our understanding is limited, but God always sees every person (including us) for who they really are. Nothing can be hidden from Him!
The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. Proverbs 15:3
Seeing beyond the surface is important for Christ Followers. But to do that, we need the Holy Spirit's help. God's wisdom and the Holy Spirit's guidance are two things that help us. When we are "on mission" for God, He will open our spiritual eyes to help us operate beyond the physical realm. Drawing close to God helps us get to know Him better, and we'll experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering (Philippians 3:10).
So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NLT)
God has called every Christ follower to be one of His ambassadors. We must proclaim Jesus with our words and with our actions. Then, we can impact the lives of others in ways that would make Jesus proud. Instead of judging others, we must view them the way God does! This allows His love flow to them, through us. After all, we are all equal in God's sight. But God has gifted each of us differently, and He has equipped each of us for specific roles. Our job is to walk confidently in our calling.
...may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. Hebrews 13:21 (NLT)
Christ follower, is Jesus at the center of your life? Do you filter everything you think, say, and do through His commands? If we want to be the best version of "us" we can be, we must be in a personal relationship with Jesus. God is still expanding His kingdom, and He wants us to help expand it by pointing others toward His Son. Don't overlook anyone based on their appearance, encourage them with your words as you invite them to church.
Remember, to be a positive influence on others, Christ must be at the center of everything we do!