Each of you is now a new person. You are becoming more and more like your Creator, and you will understand him better. It doesn't matter if you are a Greek or a Jew, or if you are circumcised or not. You may even be a barbarian or a Scythian, and you may be a slave or a free person. Yet Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient. Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you.
Colossians 3:10-13 - CEVUK
If you belong to Jesus, then what you were is not what you are now! Many believe that you must change your life in order to become a Christian. But the truth is Christ changes you because you have given your heart to Him!
When the Holy Spirit comes into my heart and begins to direct my steps I have the power of God working in me to make me more like Jesus! It is perhaps the most amazing miracle of all! An ordinary man or woman is changed by God Himself to be like Jesus! Walking in the steps of Jesus is not simply putting your feet where His feet had been. You see, the power of God not only changes me into His image, but also enables me to relate to the world around me as Jesus did! Instead of one Man walking the earth in harmony with God's Will there are now millions of Spirit filled humans spreading the love of God to all men and inviting them to give their hearts to Jesus as well!
As Watchman Nee said many years ago, the Normal Christian Life is Extraordinary indeed!
"Lord Jesus, show me more today of what it means to be empowered by You to live this life on earth today and everyday for the rest of my life! May Your Holy and Righteous Name be praised now and forever! Amen."
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