Daily Devotional
Can We Really Live Like Jesus?
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
October 19, 2023
Ponder This
A lot of people say they’re on the way to Heaven, but there’s been no change in their lives. There exists a sort of “easy believism” where people ask, “Do you believe in Jesus?” We say, “Yes.” “Do you believe He died for your sins?” We say, “Yes.” Then, they say, “Well, then you’re saved.” But the devil also believes and trembles (James 2:19). You are saved when you bow the knee to Jesus Christ and make Him the Lord of your life. That’s an act of faith, and it is a change.
I want to be very clear here. You’re not saved by reforming your life. Our Lord never tells us to clean up before He’ll save us. That’s backward. We come to Jesus just as we are, but Jesus did not come to save us in our sin. He came to save us from our sin. If you’re not seeking to live a righteous life, then you’re not saved. The very word Christian means, “Christlike,” and in Christ, there’s no sin. You can’t be Christlike and live a life of sin.
- What are some things that have changed in your life since you came to know Christ?
- Why is it important that our lives are changed because of our faith in Jesus?
Practice This
Share with someone how God has transformed your life.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
