Becoming Like the Coming Christ

During this special season when we remember and celebrate the coming of Jesus, as our Savior, Brother, Friend, Guide and so much more, I have found it also good to remember that He also desires to transform us, to encourage and enable us to grow more and more like Him.

This passage in Colosians 3 challenges us to clothe ourselves in the likeness of Christ:

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

May your Christmas be beautiful, worshipful, joyful—and transformative.f