"My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you..."
Galatians 4:19
The essence of the Christian life is "Christ in you, the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:27). The miracle of the Christian life is that Christ not only leads us from above but He lives in us through His Spirit.
The goal of the Christian life is to become like Christ. But Christ-likeness is not attained through personal efforts at reforming our bad habits and character into His good habits and character. Christ-likeness is attained through allowing Christ to so live His life in you until "Christ is formed in you..." Let Christ be not just your example and teacher but your Lord who takes mastery over your life shaping you into His own image. Let Christ be not just a significant part of your life but let Him become your life (see Colossians 4:4).
Lord Jesus, live Your glorious life fully and freely in me today. Transform me into Your likeness as You live through me.
I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark
"Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105
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- FIRST LIGHT
- is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove, Texas. The purpose of First Light is to encourage you to develop as a fully devoted follower of Christ through daily Bible Reading and prayer.
This Week's Readings
- September 12: Titus 2; Ezekial 3
- September 13: Titus 3; Ezekial 4
- September 14: Philemon; Ezekial 5
- September 15: Hebrews 1; Ezekial 6-7
- September 16: Hebrews 2; Ezekial 8
- September 17: Psalm 119:97-120; Ezekial 9-10
- September 19: Hebrews 3; Ezekial 11
- September 20: Hebrews 4; Ezekial 12
- September 21: Hebrews 5; Ezekial 13
- September 22: Hebrews 6; Ezekial 14-15
- September 23: Hebrews 7; Ezekial 16:1-35
- September 24: Psalm 119:121-144; Ezekial 16:36-63
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