The difference that makes a difference by Gary Rose

I seem to remember that brother Ed Healy posted the picture of a cat on Facebook this week. I liked it so much that I shared it and to my surprise, quite a few people "liked" it as well. This "puddy cat" with tiger markings made me think of a tiger so much that I downloaded this picture of a real tiger as well.

If you compare them, I think you will be able to see the differences. 

Humm, what about those who claim to be followers of Jesus???

And the Scripture says...

Matthew, Chapter 7 (WEB)

 ²¹  Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.  ²²  Many will tell me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?’   ²³  Then I will tell them, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.’ (emp. added GDR)

  ²⁴  “Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.  ²⁵  The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock.   ²⁶  Everyone who hears these words of mine, and doesn’t do them will be like a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.   ²⁷ The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell—and great was its fall.”

 AND

Matthew, Chapter 17 (WEB)

 ¹ After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves.  ² He was changed before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.  ³ Behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking with him. 

  ⁴ Peter answered, and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 

  ⁵ While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.” (emp. added, GDR)

The point here is this: true followers differ from "look-a-likes" in that they really listen and actually do what Jesus wants them to do. And ultimately, it will be the difference between being with Jesus or not!

Question for the day: Into which category do I fall???