At the service at Cherry Tree Court this morning, Stephen spoke about what we as Christians can do to become more like Jesus? Phil 3:7-11 offers us clues. Change in our behaviour always starts with a radical new way of thinking (Rom 12:1-2); transformation of the mind is required if we are to change. If we want to be more like Christ, we have to see Him as He is and spend time with Him.
God has blessed us enormously (Eph 1:3), but we need to learn about the spiritual treasure we have in Him, which includes freedom in Christ, free access to God’s rich spiritual resources and His immeasurable love. We need to draw on all the riches available to us in Christ.
2 Cor 5:17 reminds us that we are new creations in Christ. We need to be a humble, loving, pure and grace-giving people who will admit to mistakes and repent of our sins. When we discover our weaknesses, we can draw on God’s strength and power. We need both a personal relationship with God and to be part of His church if we are to keep growing. Other things that will help us to become more like Christ include prayer, reading the Word, giving, fasting and spending time alone with Christ. We need to continually be growing and changing!