Coffee Break - Like Him - Part 2

Coffee Break

"Like Him - Part 2"

Yesterday I talked about being transformed into Christ-likeness.  Do we really know what that means?  It means to be like Christ.  But what does that mean?  Are we suppose to look like Him?  Wear our hair like He did?  Or dress like He did?  Speak the same language He spoke?  What are we really saying?  After all, the word Christian means-- Christ-like.  You see, Jesus isn't just our example to follow-- He is the image into which we are being transformed into. 

Most people have a singular view of what it means.  They think it means to do the same religious things Jesus did- go to church and pray.  But it goes deeper than that.  Christ-likeness is not segmented into only certain areas of our lives, but in all areas of our lives. 

If you want to know what it means to be Christ-like, look at how Jesus lived.  He lived in constant communion with the Father.  His prayer time wasn't relegated to times of need only.  He was disciplined-- not living according to the lusts and desires of His flesh.  He was obedient to the Father's will-- laying aside His own will.  He was led by the Spirit-- even into the wilderness.  He had compassion on all people.  He was humble.  He took authority over the devil.  He went about doing good.  He had ears to hear what the Spirit said to Him.  He stayed focused on His whole reason for coming to earth-- to seek and save those who were lost. His words brought life and hope to hurting people.  He was bold and didn't tolerate sin.   He showed mercy and grace.  He forgave even His enemies-- Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.  This is just some of how Jesus lived.  Are you living the same way? 

Have a great day.  Are you being transformed into Christ's image in every area of your life?