The goal of the Christian life is not
knowledge, comprehending a bunch of theology, or memorizing large chunks of the
Bible. Following Christ is also not about activity, signing up to serve ceaselessly
at church, or tackling a daily “to do” list for God. Christ’s ultimate desire
for each of us is to make us like Himself. Once we become God’s children by
faith in Christ (John 1:12-13) -- once we receive a brand-new nature (2
Corinthians 5:17) -- He wants to utterly transform, from the inside out, the
way we think and talk and act. He does this primarily by the truth in His Word,
by the power of the Spirit, and with the encouragement of His people. Life is
His laboratory for remaking us into the people He originally envisioned, before
sin plunged the world into darkness and ruin. Take heart, Christian, Christ is
being formed in you!
-- from “Life Lessons with Max Lucado - Book of Galatians: Free
in Christ”
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