Looking into Jesus...
Hebrews 12:2 ESV It’s easy to get caught up in trying to have a certain look. We can become very detailed in our appearance and wrapped up in our own identity. Yet followers of Christ are challenged with simply being like Jesus. This DOES mean some of our actions will change but it is meant to happen through our relationship with Christ. Many can “look” like a “Christian” but appearances can be deceiving. Our inner man is the one which must undergo the radical change of identity. We have been created as human “beings” not human “doings”. It is essential for us to develop our spiritual life in Christ by being with Him and growing “in” Him. As we do, our outer man will naturally change to reflect the inner man.
Don’t try to be “useful” or seek to appear “spiritual”. The child never tries to be the child of the parent, he just is. In the same way, simply be God’s child. Love Him. Obey Him. Honor Him. And you will be amazed at how different you will be; others will see it too!
How are you putting on “appearances”? Do you spend more time on outward appearances than growing inwardly in your relationship with Christ? Is Christ your greatest influence? Or is someone else? Do you try to “do” or “be”? Is being all God wants you to be difficult for you? Is so, why do you think that is the case?
Focus on Jesus and you will end up doing what you’re called and created to do. Develop your relationship with Him and you will become all He has intended you to be.
