“So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NLT)
When we first accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, something real happens inside of us. We’re not the same anymore, even if everything around us still looks the same. The way we used to think, act, and respond starts to change over time.
It doesn’t mean we become perfect right away. It just means we can’t stay the same.
Ephesians 4:22–24 (NLT) tells us, “Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” This reminds us that we have a choice. We can either keep doing things the old way, or we can let God help us grow into something new.
And honestly, becoming more like Him is such a great thing for us. We start to feel more peaceful inside. We don’t get as pulled into things that hurt us or lead us the wrong way. We begin to understand who God has made us in Jesus Christ, and that makes us stronger and more confident in a good way.
Being more like Him doesn’t happen all at once. It happens little by little, as we spend time with God—talking to Him, praying, and learning His Word. The more we stay close to Him, the more we start to look like Him, not on the outside, but in our heart.
And that’s what God really wants. Not just for us to say we love Him, but for our lives to actually start showing it.
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“Becoming More Like Him”, written foraheartforchristdevotions.blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
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