Altar Altered

 “. . . And when you believed in Christ, He identified you as His own by giving you the Holy Spirit whom He promised long ago.” (Ephesians 1:13 NLT)

Altered—changed, at the altar—the place where you surrendered your life to Jesus. The place’s location is insignificant. Your life, even if a child at the time of conversion, should be different from what it was before that moment you received Christ. From the time of re-birth and as we advance, you are to “work out what God has put in.” No one is worthy of salvation, but by God’s grace, it is made available to all people through Christ Jesus. Once His, we are to work out, live out, the salvation He worked in us to make Him known to a lost and dying world.

God’s Spirit dwells within us, evidence that we belong to Him. He orchestrates—is in total control—of everything. Be careful of complaining and fretting over circumstances that don’t follow your life plan. As His children, we are to trust Him in all things; praise and exalt His name. Your daily attitude and actions should match the message you proclaim. The world easily recognizes a hypocrite; don’t let inconsistencies in your walk as a believer be the excuse someone uses to reject Christ.

Have you been altar altered? If not, don’t delay; you may not see tomorrow or even the end of today. Right now, where you are, say “Yes” and invite Jesus to alter you at your altar. He is waiting to hear from you.