Make sure He will recognize you

“Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’” Matthew 7:22,23 BSB

In an article titled “Devon Allen's Controversial False Start Steals the Show at Worlds” published by Runner’s World yesterday, the following was said: Despite a thrilling American sweep in the men’s shot put, a lightning-fast women’s 100-meter final, and strong performances in the men’s distance races this morning, Hayward Field was abuzz with controversy on July 17, the third day of the World Athletics Championships. Devon Allen—the hometown hero not only as an American, but also as a former Oregon Duck competing at his university track—was disqualified from the men’s 110-meter hurdles final for false starting. Starts faster than 0.1 seconds are considered too fast. Allen reacted in 0.099, and he was removed from the race. The crowd of about 13,000 at Hayward Field was in disbelief.

And you know, just as the crowd was in sheer disbelief that a start that was merely one one-thousandth of one second too quick disqualified a runner from the race, there will be people completely surprised to hear the words “‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness” after performing miracles in the name of Jesus. You see, In the end, there is only ONE way to obtain salvation; it’s not by verbal confession and not by any “spiritual works,” but by knowing Jesus and being known by Him. It’s our belief in and acceptance of Christ that secures our salvation, nothing more and nothing less. All the miracles and great works we could ever do will prove to be nothing if we have not placed our trust in Jesus Christ. 

So if you haven’t made the decision to follow Jesus, don’t put it off another minute my friend. Choose to make Him the Lord of your life so “on that day” when you call out “Lord, Lord,” He will recognize you and welcome you home. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for making it clear that there is only one way to salvation and that the person who dies without having accepted You will be disqualified from entering heaven. Help us to truly understand the ramifications of this that we might be bold in sharing the Message with the lost. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!