09/26/2026
BEFORE YOU ASK WHAT CULTURE SAYS, WHAT YOUR FEELINGS SAY, OR WHAT EVERYONE AROUND YOU SAYS—ASK: “WHAT DOES THE WORD OF GOD SAY?”
When you’re confused, hurt, tempted, afraid, disappointed, or standing at a crossroads…
WHAT DOES THE WORD SAY?
Christianity was never meant to be a collection of inspirational moments that leave us exactly the same.
Jesus didn’t save us merely to make our lives more comfortable.
HE SAVED US TO MAKE US MORE LIKE HIM.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2
That’s spiritual formation.
The Word correcting how we think.
The Holy Spirit confronting how we live.
Discipleship reshaping our character.
Grace teaching us to become more like Jesus.
“For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.” — Romans 8:29
CONFORMED TO THE IMAGE OF HIS SON.
The goal isn’t simply knowing more Bible verses, attending church, or collecting sermons, conferences, titles, and ministry positions.
THE GOAL IS CHRISTLIKENESS.
More loving.
More holy.
More forgiving.
More humble.
More obedient.
More surrendered.
“Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.” — 1 John 2:6
Imagine reaching the end of your life after decades of following Christ and the greatest testimony isn’t how much you accomplished…
BUT HOW MUCH YOU LOOK LIKE THE ONE WHO SAVED YOU.
Not perfection by our own strength.
FORMATION BY HIS SPIRIT.
So whatever you’re facing today, start here:
“WHAT DOES THE WORD OF GOD SAY?”
Then allow His Word to confront you, challenge you, correct you, comfort you—and transform you.
Because when our race is finished, may spending a lifetime with Jesus have made us look more like Jesus.
COMMENT: “JESUS, MAKE ME MORE LIKE YOU.”
🎥 Philip Anthony Mitchell