Read: 2 Corinthians 3:17–4:2
Bible in a Year: 1 Chronicles 22–24; John 8:28–59
We all . . . are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18
They say we all have one: Doppelgangers some call them. Lookalikes. People unrelated to us who look very much like us.
Mine happens to be a star in the music field. When I attended one
of his concerts, I got a lot of double takes from fellow fans during
intermission. But alas, I am no James Taylor when it comes to singing
and strumming a guitar. We just happen to look alike.
Who do you look like? As you ponder that
question, reflect on 2 Corinthians 3:18, where Paul tells us that we
“are being transformed into [the Lord’s] image.” As we seek to honor
Jesus with our lives, one of our goals is to take on His image. Of
course, this doesn’t mean we have to grow a beard and wear sandals—it
means that the Holy Spirit helps us demonstrate Christlike
characteristics in how we live. For example, in attitude (humility), in
character (loving), and in compassion (coming alongside the down and
out), we are to look like Jesus and imitate Him.
As we “contemplate the Lord’s glory,” by fixing our eyes on Jesus, we
can grow more and more like Him. What an amazing thing it would be if
people could observe us and say, “I see Jesus in you”!
Lord, help us to gaze on You, to study You, to know You. Transform us into Your image by what we say, how we love others, and how we worship You. May others see Jesus in us.
Love is the family resemblance the world should see in followers of Christ.
© 2017 Our Daily Bread Ministries
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