Authenticity is difficult to find today. How far does one go to find a truly authentic person? Authentic relationships are harder to find because of how close you can be and how real you can be. Many of us tend to be careful who we are open with. Whether it’s dealing with personal issues we have, struggles, relationships and the most important our spiritual walk with God.
This falls under the same categories for young men and ladies, to be vulnerable and exposed…Scary…because everything is known of you…fears, dreams, flaws…we can go on and on.
How many people know you…the real you…what about God?…
God expects us to be vulnerable and fully exposed to him. He would never reject us. A relationship with God allows every single one of us a chance at authenticity.
Naked: Bare, nude, defenseless, uncovered, or plainly revealed
Moses who wrote the book of Genesis refers to Adam and Eve’s physical nakedness. He described the time before sin occurred and what destroyed the union Adam and Eve had with God. Moses refers to more then just Adam and Eve’s nakedness. As much as implying on their vulnerability, authenticity and their safety. There was no need for Adam and Eve to hide. There were no secrets, no feelings of shame, or rejection. Their relationship was the safest and purest relationship in the world representing what God wants from every single one of us.
Authenticity:
- brings true intimacy with our creator
- allows us to experience God’s love
- enables us to be fully known by Him
Authentic people don’t have to lie nor pretend. All they have to do is live in truth.
Many young people fear to be honest about who they really are because of being judged, others thinking less of them, and worst of all REJECTION. God wants every single one of us to be authentic with Him. Most of all He wants us to be REAL. Authenticity is the door to being fully loved and known by God. Of course we have the choice to be open with anyone. But God gives us the chance to be open with Him.
So what’s the secret to true authenticity…think about it for a moment…
Why was nakedness so easy for Adam and Eve? How were they able to be authentic and not fear rejection? Why was it so easy? First of all the environment they lived in was sinless. There were no barriers of sin getting in the way of their relationship with God. This enabled them to be genuine; safe in their own spiritual relationship. But once sin occurred both came to the realization that they were exposed and unprotected.
How sad?
The fall of Adam and Eve gives us a prime example of what can happen when are hearts aren’t in the right place approvable to God. If were not open with God how can we truly be exposed to him. True authenticity requires us to be right with God.
Jesus is the best example of true authenticity.
Do you feel totally free and secure before God? How is your relationship with God? Examine your relationship with God for it reflects who you really are. Be the truly authentic person God wants.
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