Give Me A Sign

True to the words of Jesus in Matthew 16:4 we live in a wicked and adulterous generation that seeks for a sign.

Even today people look for some tangible evidence that proves His existence. These same individuals live own their own terms which almost seems to disprove His reality because they have experienced no ill or judgment for their sinful pursuits. They are a god unto themselves. But they fail to realize God is merciful and patient. He desires that no one perishes but is saved (2 Peter 3:9).

And yes, believers seek a sign from the Lord. David cried, "Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, LORD, have helped me and comforted me." (Psalms 86:17, NIV). I often read this passage thinking much like Gideon in the book of Judges asking for some proof or evidence that God is present. If He truly called me or wanted me to do this or that than I needed Him to answer my special request.

It was then the Lord reminded me that the sign of His presence was not some material blessing or some other tangible evidence. The sign was Christ in me the hope of glory. In other words, we are a walking sign of His goodness! Psalms 40:3 says, "And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD."

A one definition of sign means to show some thing else exists is true or will happen. Beloved, what God is doing right now in our lives to makes us completely different from how we lived before is a sure sign of His present reality. We call this our personal testimony. Paul calls it being a spectacle in I Corinthians 4:9. The Greek word used for spectacle is the same for an open air theater. We are on a platform of sorts for a hungry world seeking a sign from God. A living and breathing illustration of God's power to transform our lives!

If there is any sign we need to ask of God is one more time let someone see Christ in us - even on our worst day. Nothing disproves those who fail to believe God exists than a life that radiates His glory where sin and darkness once ruled.