Daily Devotional
Can We Really Live Like Jesus?

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.