Sooner or later most of us will encounter a Christian who is wearing a mask. We find out the pious Christian we thought we knew isn’t the Christ-centered person they appeared to be. It seems to happen all too often on the national news and, sadly, in our local church.
The reality is that most people wear some sort of mask. We’re scared that without a facade, people will see our inadequacies. We’re scared that people won’t like us if they really knew us.But, the apostle Paul reminded us in 2 Corinthians that “whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away…and we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory.”
Paul’s message is that we can take off our masks, when we truly accept Christ into our hearts. Not only will we experience freedom, but Paul promises we will grow steadily in the image of Christ.
Let’s face it – living a life of pretense is exhausting. We can avoid the burnout and live victoriously when we stop pretending. So, stop pretending and turn to Christ for your security. Then, you’ll be ready to tell others of the glorious freedom you found in Christ.
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