Let me start your day with an intriguing thought. We try to resemble Jesus when we are called to reflect Jesus.
That describes the vast majority of my Christian life. I have committed more to doing the things that God wants me to do than I have to God himself. It’s easy for any of us to fall into that trap.
We aren’t really called to resemble Jesus. And let’s be honest. No matter what you do, it is highly unlikely that someone will ever walk up to you and ask, “Has anyone ever told you that you resemble Jesus?”
Make reflection your goal, not resemblance.
In A 50-Day Devotional, Dana Arcuri said it well. “You don’t need to save a village – only one lost soul. Be the reflection of Christ and shine his light. The cost is little, but the reward is rich.”
Recovery Step: Try this. “Be renewed in knowledge after the image of the Creator” (Colossians 3:10).
Author: Mark Denison
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
