BECOMING LIKE CHRIST IS LONG, SLOW PROCESS OF GROWTH Spiritual maturity is neither instant nor automatic; it is gradual, progressive development that will take the rest of your life. Referring to this process, Paul said, This will continue until we are...mature,just as Christ is, we will be completely him. You are a work in progress. Your spiritual transformation in developing the character of Jesus will take the rest of your life, and even then it wont be completed here on earth. It will only be finished when you get to heaven or when Jesus returns. At that point, whatever unfinished work on your character is left will be wrapped up. The Bible says that when we are finally able to see Jesus perfectly, we will become perfectly like him: We cant even imagine what we will be like when Christ returns. But we do know that when he come we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. Much confusion in the Christian life comes from ignoring the simple truth that God is far more interested in building your character than he is anything else. We worry when God seems silent on specific issues such as What career should I choose? The truth is, there are many different careers that could be in Gods will for your life. What God cares about most is that whatever you do, you do in a Christlike manner. God is far more interested in what you are than in what you do. We are human beings, not human doings. God is much more concerned about your character than your career, because you will take your character into eternity, but not your career. The Bible warns, Dont become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking.. Instead, fix your attention on God. Youll be changed from the inside out... Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you You must make a counter-culture decision to focus on becoming more like Jesus. Otherwise, other forces like peers, parents, coworkers, and culture will try to mold you into their image. Sadly, a quick review of many popular Christian books reveals that many believers have abandoned living for Gods great purposes and settled for personal fulfillment and emotional stability. That is narcissism, not discipleship. Jesus did not die on the cross just so we could live comfortable, well-adjusted lives. His purpose is far deeper: He wants to make us like himself before he takes us to heaven. This is our greatest privilege, our immediate responsibility, and our ultimate destiny. this is the last on I was created to become like Christ. next is How We Grow Amen. God bless you all
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 02:16:48 +0000
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