So You Want To be Like Christ ?

I've been reading the book titled " So you want to be Like Christ" by Charles Swindoll. I want you to get a copy of this book if you can.

My greatest battle as a Christian was pride and unforgiveness, and always wished that I could enjoy a real experience as a Christian with the Lord, but those two characteristics were a great hindrance to me.

Every encounter I desired was all to make me the center of attraction, to make people respect and fear me. There was nothing pointing to Lord in it. But if it does not point to the Lord, then, what is the point ?

As at now I've read this book 12 times. I find it absolutely impossible to put the book down due to the impartation I have received to overcome in those two areas and many other areas like paying a lot more attention to building my relationship with the Lord.

When I began to read the book, my stomach began to churn, as if I want to throw up. I began to suddenly see a picture of my carnal self before the majesty of God's throne. At chapter one on page 9, there was no more strength to resist the dealings from within by the Holy Spirit. Trust me when I say my stomach churned. It went on and on through-out the entire book. Tears streamed down my face all week. I found myself pleading with Lord to weaken my grip on my pride so that I can let go.

The more I called on the Lord for His strength the more I desired to see Jesus. At this point the Holy Spirit began to point my attention to the Bible. The more I read the Bible the more I wanted, and the easier it became for me to relate to it. Its amazing how real the Bible is when you relate to it.

After that encounter, all I have desired is Jesus and his glorious life. I fall in love with Him anew everyday. Most importantly, those things I couldn't let go that stood between me and Him has become like names on a 'wanted list', I hate the scent of it all.

I have concluded that the best means to crucifying the flesh is first, GET TO KNOW HIM - JESUS CHRIST, AND PURSUE HIS LIFESTYLE - HOLINESS. FOR WITHOUT HOLINESS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE GOD. Heb.12:14.

Recommended Reading: Romans Chapters 6, 7 & 8.

What do you esteem so much that you cannot let go for the sake of Christ ? I want to join you in prayer for God's intervention in your situation so that you can be like Christ.

Have a glorious encounter with the Lord !

Hetty B.