Honest to God!

Scripture – John 1:47-51: When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false.” “How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You shall see greater things than that.” He then added, “I tell you the truth, you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) Jesus knew Nathanael. He knows me. Sometimes I still catch myself trying to hide things from Him. It may be a thought or an attitude that begins to creep up during my quiet, prayer time. It doesn’t seem right. So I quickly push it back as though God might have missed it. Jesus knows who we are. He sees us better and more fully than we see ourselves. And he loves us, accepts us and calls us to follow Him.

Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) I will be honest with God today. There are feelings and attitudes I cannot control. I don’t have to act on them. At the same time, it hurts me to deny them. So I will be honest today with God about who I am. I will accept His acceptance of me.

Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Lord, your grace is amazing. Thank you for loving me and calling me. You know better than I who I am. So help me be honest with you, and live in a way that justifies your trust and faith in me.