Thursday, February 17, 2011

Daily Devotion for 2/17/11 Becoming More Christ-Like Part I

Happy Thursday Everyone! The weekend is almost here...I hope and pray that you all have had a productive and enjoyable week thus far. Lets's get down to it!

Today's Lesson: Becoming More Christ Like
Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:18


“We become more and more like him” (2 Corinthians 3:18)


So what does it mean to become more Christ-like? Do you lose your individuality? No! These unique characteristics about you were created by God. Becoming more Christ-like is about the transformation of your character, not your personality. Paul writes: "Take on an entirely new way of life-a God-fashioned life, a life renewed from the inside and working itself int your conduct as God accurately reproduces his character in you." (Ephesians 4:23-24) Whenever you forget that God's first priority is character and not comfort, it will lead to frustration. You will begin to wonder, Why is all of this happening to me? Why won't God do something about it?

Remember, abundant life isn't the absence of adversity, it is growth in the midst of it. "As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him." How does this happen in real life? It happens through our choices. We choose to do the right thing, then we trust God's spirit to give us the power, faith, love and wisdom to do it. Since God's spirit lives within us these things are available for the asking. The catch is, when we ask God for these things, when he gives us directions on what to do, we MUST obey him.

When Israel stood at the river Jordan, its floodwater receded only after they stepped in. Obedience unlock God's power! God waits for you to act on instruction. You can't wait until you feel capable and confident; you have to move ahead in you weakness, doing the right thing in spite of your fears. That's how you cooperate with the Holy Spirit and how Christ-like character is developed in you.

Part II will come tomorrow :)

Today's Black History Moments:
Negro History Week began on February 1, 1926. It is now known as Black History Month, but was first celebrated on this date as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson. It became a month long celebration in 1976.

Today we celebrate the birthdays of some prominent African Americans

In 1902 Singer Marian Anderson is born
In 1936 James Nathaniel Brown, Profootball Hall of Fame Fullback is born
In 1918 Charles A. Hayes, Rep for Illinois in the House of Reps is born



Have a blessed morning/afternoon and evening folks.

Pray for someone today!

May God bless and keep each and every one of you...

Peace and Blessings from your Sister in Christ,

: LA :

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