Authentic Faith in the Reality of God, November 11 Worship

What does it mean to live an authentic life? Jesus could see right through the teachers of the law strutting around in long flowing robes, puffed up with pride. They were hollow and phony. But when a poor widow came to the temple. Jesus watched her put two little copper coins into the offering box. Jesus could see that this woman was real and authentic. God values sincerity in us above ability and stature. Keeping it real and genuine can be a challenge. Trying to please and be accepted stretches us in different directions. We must go back again and again to seeking an authentic relationship with God. Almighty God who knows all things gives us His infinite grace in Jesus. Jesus is the Redeemer of our bodies, minds, and spirits.  We need to be authentic and real with God before we can do anything else.