WHO ARE YOU GROWING UP TO BE LIKE?
Do you ever ask questions of God like, “Why is this happening to me?” The apostle John answers saying not everything has been “revealed” yet, but one thing we can be sure of is that “we are children of God” and we shall “be like” Jesus. That’s God’s goal for us as believers. This is called sanctification. He is making us like Jesus.
“Beloved,” whatever suffering or difficulty you may be going through today may be endured by keeping this end in sight. Remember, God cares more for our character than our comfort. He often allows suffering and trouble to shape and mold us. God is at work in His children, conforming them to the image of His Son (Rom. 8:29).
When I was a little boy, I always wanted to grow up to be like my Dad. Now that I am man, I still admire my Dad, but more than anything, I want to grow to be more like Jesus, my Lord. Isn’t it wonderful that God has promised that very thing. For we shall be like Him!
PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for the promise of salvation. That not only have we received adoption and eternal life, but we are being conformed to the image of Your Son, Jesus. We shall be like Him. And one Day we shall see Him. Strengthen us to persevere in faith until that Day comes. In Jesus’ name, amen.