Whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son. - Romans 8:29
What is
God's goal for your life? Author Max Lucado summarizes it this way: "God loves you
just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to be just like
Jesus." This involves change, but we often believe it's not possible. We say,
"I've always worried," or "I've always felt angry - I'm just that
way." Yet Paul said in Romans 8:29 that God's purpose is to make us like Jesus. So
what hinders this process?
In his book Just Like Jesus, Lucado tells about a wealthy woman who lived 100 years
ago. She was extremely tight with her money, so neighbors were surprised when she had her
home wired for electricity. Weeks later, a meter reader noted very little usage, so he
asked, "Are you using your power?" "Certainly," she replied.
"Each evening I turn on my lights long enough to light my candles; then I turn them
off."
If we have put our faith in Christ, we too are connected to a power source - the Holy
Spirit, who works in us to make us more like Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18). So let's not
settle for "spiritual candlelight" by being comfortable with our old ways. We
need to allow the Holy Spirit to transform our lives and make us like Jesus.
Are you using your power?
-JEY
Father, thank You for Your Spirit,
Fill us with His love and power;
Change us into Christ's own image
Day by day and hour by hour.
-Anon.
Only God's power can transform your life