DAY 10 / REFLECTING GOD'S CHARACTER

We, as believers, are called to be more than acquaintances. We are to invite others into an authentic family. Authenticity means being “true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character,” but true authenticity isn’t just about expressing ourselves. It begins with reflecting God’s character to those around us.

“When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, the news spread quickly that he was back home. Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. While he was preaching God’s word to them, four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn’t bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My child, your sins are forgiven.” (Mark 2:1-5)

In this passage, we see friends whose faith moved them to action. They carried the paralytic, tore open a roof, and lowered him to Jesus. Their authenticity wasn’t about being impressive. It was about believing that Jesus alone could heal and restore and doing whatever it took to bring someone they loved to Him.

Inviting others into an authentic spiritual family goes far deeper than a meal or a quick Sunday greeting. It calls for vulnerability and sacrifice. It means admitting our need for Jesus rather than pretending we have everything together. Authenticity grows when we let others see our dependence on Christ and invite them to experience His grace alongside us.

Do you long to live in that kind of authentic community?

PRAY

Is God prompting you to invite someone into deeper connection? Ask the Lord how He may want to use you to help others experience His family. Pray a bold prayer that God would interrupt your day and bring people into your life that you can love and walk with in authentic family.