RUB OFF ON YOU!!!

For those whom He foreknew--of whom He was aware and loved beforehand--He also destined from the beginning...to be molded into the image of His Son [and share inwardly His likeness].

– Romans 8:29

As a Christian, you are destined to be molded into the image of Jesus, to allow your Spirit to grow until you look just like Him. That process began the moment you got saved. Your inside were changed instantly. But let me tell you," How successful you are in allowing this change to progress to the outer man is completely up to you." We grow up spiritually just like we grow up physically.

I get asked this question alot..."What can I do to speed this growing up spiritually process along?

This is my answer, plain and simple....

Spend more time pursuing the things of the Spirit than you spend pursuing the things of the flesh.

OOOOHHHH!!! Whatchu Talkin' 'Bout Coach Burk? I mean, become dedicated to the Word of God and building a relationship with Him. Be willing to pull aside from the busy things of life to get alone with Him, so He can guide you, teach you, and rub off on you.

Have you ever noticed that if you spend time around people who have strong personalities, you will automatically be affected by them? (i.e. My Wife... Kian haha) You'll find yourself doing the things they do. Their mannerisms will rub off on you. You can't help it. They just influence you, especially if they are people you respect and admire. (i.e. My wife Kian..hahaha)

I had to add that last part to get me out of the Dog House!! haha

The same thing is true in your relationship with God. If you spend enough time with Him, eventually He's going to rub off on you!! Straight up!! His ways will become your ways. The things that He's concerned with, you find yourself concerned with....The things He loves and enjoys, become things you love to enjoy!!

So make yourself available to Him by praying in the Spirit, worshiping and loving Him. Hang around His Word and the people who love His Word and watch it begin to "RUB OFF ON YOU!!!".

Before you know it, you'll begin to notice yourself changing. You'll find your character becoming more like His. You'll begin to think like He does and talk like He does and even act like He does. His image will begin to transform who you are!! So, let God RUB OFF ON YOU!!!

Have a wonderful week, and see you next week!!!

Burk