Being like Christ

More than anything else, I desire to be like Christ.

I know that in America today, we are enamored with following examples in the world of sports, the arts and even politics.

But I want to be like Christ. 

I was reading a story today about a man who was born with an awful facial deformity. He grew up alone and lonely. When reaching adulthood, he decided to move from his town to begin a new life.

On his way he discovered a beautiful mask that fit his making him look handsome. At first the mask was uncomfortable and he was afraid that people would find out who he really was, but he continued to wear the mask everyday.


In his new hometown, he made many friends and fell in love. But one day a wicked woman from his old home came to his town and discovered this man’s true identity. In front of his friends and fiance, she forced him to remove his mask. When he removed the mask, it revealed a handsome face. His face had conformed to the mask.

Becoming like Christ is analogous to this.

Go ahead and put on Christ.

At first it may feel unnatural or uncomfortable, and maybe you say to yourself, “who am I trying to fool?”

"I'm just a hypocrite - I know how I really am."

Yet I encourage you to - everyday - just keep putting on Christ and everyday you will grow to look more like him.

Just a thought for a Wednesday