AND ---WHO ARE YOU?

I might have been guilty of riding on the coattail of another's renown.  Slipping through the door--hopefully unnoticed---standing at the edge of the spotlight trying to claim a spot of glory -- because of who or what I know.

I am a huge fan of the Williams Sisters----have watched them play tennis for years---been there through thick and thin with them---admired their talent--sat on the edge of my seat cheering them on.  This should allow me entrance into all of the world's great tennis clubs.   The cold hard fact is that I do not even play tennis. I KNOW THEM---but sadly they do not know me. 

There is a long wonderful list of music on my play list.  I know all the words to each and everyone of those songs.  I sing loudly and heartily--accompanying the talented artist with the best of my ability.  I follow their careers, watch for new recordings, attend their concerts---become a part of their groupies. For some reason, they do not send me backstage passes--no front row seat-- I know them all well---but they do not know me.

There is a story in Acts of impostors trying to use and steal the spotlight using others' gifts as if they owned them---the Seven sons of Sceva.  In an attempt to banish evil spirits using the name of Jesus---as they had heard Paul did, they were reprimanded by an evil spirit---

"Jesus, I know and Paul, I know about,

 BUT WHO ARE YOU?"

Acts 19:18

The word tells us even Satan acknowledges who God is--and the Son of God--the Blessed Redeemer---but having the head knowledge and bowing before Him are two different things.  We are not allowed a VIP pass into eternity without the badge of Redeemed around our neck. A badge with a huge cost-but freely given to us by a simple prayer---It is never too late--do not chance the cost of being asked-------WHO ARE YOU?

You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that--and shudder.

James 2:19