REFLECTING THE CHARACTER OF GOD

2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Everyone is known and defined by his or her own character; no matter how good looking or hardworking you are; the only outstanding characteristic that follows you anywhere you go is your character. We all are ordained to portray the character of God as a redeemed child of God. God has a character; He has a culture and His intention is for us to be complete in Him and reflect His character. Jesus said that everything that God gave to him that he has given them to us; which means you and I have the ability and the capacity to act and behave like God (John 17:7). All we need to do in order to reflect His character is obedience to His word and then activate what He has already deposited in us; until we do that we will not be able to manifest His power to the fullest. One may say, but Nene, I don't know the character of God; yes, you do; Just look at Jesus, he is our perfect example Hebrews 12:2 (Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God). He obeyed God to the end, obedience enthroned him. He said that whoever has seen him has seen the Father, which means he is the exact description of God and since he is us we are to be the exact description of him. John 17:23 (I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me). Friends, all you need to have a fulfilled life is the word of God; as you continue to behold his face in the word that he has given to you; that same word will begin to transform you from glory to glory until you reflect His perfect image (Proverbs 4:18). The word of God is meant to shape our character to be in alignment with the character of God and Jesus Christ is the word of God (John 1:1-9). The bible gives us the total description of God that you cannot get from anywhere else. For example; God loves the world and He gave His only Son in order for us to be reconciled with Him (John 3:16). Jesus Christ portrayed this character of God and we also are meant to do the same. The son loved the world and gave himself; and for us to reflect the perfect love of God we too have to be ready to lay down our lives for the brethren. John 15:13 (Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends). 1 John 3:16 (Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren). Another example of God's character is; It is impossible for God to lie (Hebrews 6:18), that means we are mandatory to reflect this character of God by making an effort to say the truth all the time. 

John 8:42 (Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. 44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it). 

God will always do what He says he will do because it is impossible for Him to lie. Numbers 23:19 (God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good)?

Matthew 5:37 (But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil). So, for you to reflect this character of God, you need to be committed to say the truth and let your yes be yes and let your no be no. We are God's representative here on earth and we cannot do well in representing Him if we are not behaving like Him; people want to see God in us, they want the feeling of His presence whenever we appear. Just like in the world today, if you are working for a company they will train you to reflect the culture and the character of the company in order for you to be able to represent them outside because whatever you do will be attributed to them. If they manage to have an outstanding staff who represent them well, they will promote him and also give him so much authority to do things on behalf of the company.  In the same way God want to be able to trust you; He want to give you authority to act on His behalf; the reason why you are not commanding the power you are looking for yet is because God is watching and observing you; He want to know how much of His authority He can entrust you with. It is to you according to the level of His character you were able to reflect. The question is, how much of His character can you boast of having and are you actually worthy to represent Him? Would God take bribes, would God steal, would God kill, would God lie, would God cheat; would God allow Satan to dictate for Him? What will God do in this matter is what we should always consider before taking any action. The good news is that it is not too late for you to start, begin now to obey His word, don´t be the hearer only be the doer because only then your success can be guaranteed. (James 1:25). The time has come for you to choose again who your Father is because If God is really your Father you cannot have the DNA of a stranger or behaving like stranger; incase you have not make that choice; please hurry up and change your identity today by praying this salvation prayer below and be blessed, in Jesus name

Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and saviour. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.

NENE ISAH,

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