“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV
The late Christian singer Keith Green, who wrote the song, “Oh Lord, you’re beautiful, Your face is all I see, for when Your eyes are on this child, Your grace abounds to me.” Once said, “Discipline will not make you holy, but it will keep you holy.” Spiritual disciplines are essential, to continued fruitfulness in our walk with God. Time in God’s Word, prayer, meditation, Scripture memory, etc. are all great tools to aid us toward holiness. When all is said and done, however, holiness will not come from our outward actions. It will arise from a heart that seeks God’s pleasure in all of life. Holiness is a passion that seeks to reflect Christ’s love in action and attitude. It understands that to be much with Jesus is to become much like Jesus. Discipline is the tool which gets us into His presence; it is His presence which then changes us into His image.
May we seek to develop good disciplines in our lives. They will aid us in our spiritual growth. May we always remember, they are a means to an end, not an end in themselves. The end should always be Jesus. It is to Him that the elders and angels cry, “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and praise!” (Rev. 5:11-12 NIV). Always remembering that discipline is not a substitute for holiness. It’s just the pathway to it. Our goal is not self-righteousness. Our goal is for Jesus to be exalted in our lives.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord, help us to develop good disciplines in life.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, help us to develop good disciplines in life. For our goal is for You to be exalted in our lives. Make us holy for Your glory. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Isaiah 40:6-11
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