Celebrating Your BaptismSample

We must continue improving as we create a habit of following Jesus. We are not only called to know Jesus but to become more like Him. Knowing Jesus isn’t enough - our relationship with Him is what causes us to go through the process of sanctification.

Remember, you were justified through Christ’s work on the cross. His sacrifice covered all past, present, and future sins. Our table has been cleaned, and we see the marks that sin left on our lives. The shame we feel when looking at our past sins has been covered by His love. As we become more like Jesus, we will see His love covering our shame. Our sins are part of our testimony, “I was lost, but now I’m found,” and will show others how to live within the purpose for which they were created.

1 John shows us the character of God and a command to become more like God the Father. This happens when we spend time with Him. Chapter 1 is an emphasis on our communion with God and one another.

1 John 1:9 tells us that confession is the road to cleansing and forgiveness. In James 5, we are told to confess our sins to one another to be healed. As we go through the books of 1, 2, and 3 John, focus on areas of your life that need to become more like Jesus. Write them down, share them with a friend, and ask the Holy Spirit to help you.

What area of life do you still need to become more like Jesus Christ?