Conformed to His Image

“And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body. For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren...”
Romans 8:23-29

What is the underlying goal of you life? Beyond all your achievements and desires, what motivation charts you course in life? To glorify God? To be conformed to the image of His Son, Jesus Christ?

Within the spirit of every child of God, there is that specific witness of the Spirit, drawing that person to oneness with Christ (or Christlikeness). This is so much more than simply patterning our lives after the teachings of Christ and attempting to mirror His character. What an impossible task that would be. Yet many attempt to do just that.

The truth is - conformity to Christ has to come from within. It can only occur as we allow Him to live His life in and through us, expressing Christ in us. Much more than a mere imitation of Christ, we are representations of Christ to the world though His indwelling presence - imperfect, chosen through which to reveal Himself to lost mankind.

Are you doing your part to let others see Christ Who lives within you? Do you let your convictions be known? Do you say or do something when prompted by God’s Spirit? If you were someone’s only introduction to God, would they want to know Him.

Thought for the Day:
Allow God to be as creative with others as He has been with you.