Saturday, November 12, 2022

Reflection - M. R. DeHaan - Like Him

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 17, "Like Him", Page 21.
By M. R. DeHaan, Our Daily Bread Author
 

 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be comformed to the image of his Son. - Romans 8:29
PHOTO: For those God foreknew he also predestined to be comformed to the image of his Son. - Romans 8:29
Read: Romans 8:28-39

God is not interested in just saving us from hell and taking us to heaven. He wants to conform us "to the image of his Son" (Romans 8:29). Someone has said that the Father was so pleased with His Son that He has determined to fill all of heaven with others just like Him.

When Jesus returns, "we shall be like him" (1 John 3:2), but the process of becoming like Him begins here and now. How does that happen? It is explained by the "all things" of "in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28). This includes testing and trials, chastenings and purifications, denials and suffering. To become like Him, we must follow Him, and that is the path of sacrifice and trial (Hebrews 2:10).

Following Jesus means we must be willing to go with Him to the garden of Gethsemane and the hill of Calvary. We must be willing to endure suffering and rejection by those who reject Him (John 15:18-21). But following Him also leads us to the empty tomb and the place at the right hand of God. The apostle Paul said that those who follow Him will also share His resurrection (Romans 6:5). And “if we endure, we will also reign with him” (2 Timothy 2:12).

Yes, God uses “all things” to make us like Christ.

The road to Christlikeness will take you through the valley of suffering.
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For those God foreknew he also predestined to be comformed to the image of his Son. - Romans 8:29
Read: Romans 8:28-39
 

 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be comformed to the image of his Son. - Romans 8:29
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God is not interested in just saving us from hell and taking us to heaven. He wants to conform us "to the image of his Son" (Romans 8:29). Someone has said that the Father was so pleased with His Son that He has determined to fill all of heaven with others just like Him.


 God is not interested in just saving us from hell and taking us to heaven.
PHOTO: God is not interested in just saving us from hell and taking us to heaven. He wants to conform us "to the image of his Son" (Romans 8:29). Someone has said that the Father was so pleased with His Son that He has determined to fill all of heaven with others just like Him.
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When Jesus returns, "we shall be like him" (1 John 3:2), but the process of becoming like Him begins here and now. How does that happen? It is explained by the "all things" of "in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28). This includes testing and trials, chastenings and purifications, denials and suffering. To become like Him, we must follow Him, and that is the path of sacrifice and trial (Hebrews 2:10).


 When Jesus returns, 'we shall be like him' (1 John 3:2), but the process of becoming like Him begins here and now.
PHOTO: When Jesus returns, "we shall be like him" (1 John 3:2), but the process of becoming like Him begins here and now. How does that happen? It is explained by the "all things" of "in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28). This includes testing and trials, chastenings and purifications, denials and suffering. To become like Him, we must follow Him, and that is the path of sacrifice and trial (Hebrews 2:10).
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Following Jesus means we must be willing to go with Him to the garden of Gethsemane and the hill of Calvary. We must be willing to endure suffering and rejection by those who reject Him (John 15:18-21). But following Him also leads us to the empty tomb and the place at the right hand of God. The apostle Paul said that those who follow Him will also share His resurrection (Romans 6:5). And “if we endure, we will also reign with him” (2 Timothy 2:12).


 Following Jesus means we must be willing to go with Him to the garden of Gethsemane and the hill of Calvary.
PHOTO: Following Jesus means we must be willing to go with Him to the garden of Gethsemane and the hill of Calvary. We must be willing to endure suffering and rejection by those who reject Him (John 15:18-21). But following Him also leads us to the empty tomb and the place at the right hand of God. The apostle Paul said that those who follow Him will also share His resurrection (Romans 6:5). And “if we endure, we will also reign with him” (2 Timothy 2:12).
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If you walk every day with the Savior,
Use His Word as your unfailing guide,
Then you surely will grow to be like Him,
And with Him you’ll forever abide. - Hess
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Reflection - M. R. DeHaan - Like Him
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 17, "Like Him", Page 21.
By M. R. DeHaan, Our Daily Bread Author



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Reference
[1] From "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Chapter 17, "Like Him", Page 21.


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