But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head—Christ. (Ephesians 4:15)
It struck me today that as much as Jesus is faithful love and truth, we are called to be the same. We are called to abound in God’s faithful love and truth, in grace and truth.
Just as God is gracious and compassionate, and slow to anger, we are to be the same. (Psalm 103:8, Ephesians 4:2, 29-32)
Just as God does not keep his anger forever, neither should we. (Psalm 103:9, Ephesians 4:26)
Just as God forgives us, so we should forgive others. (Psalm 103:3, 10, Ephesians 4:32)
Just as God is faithful to his word, utterly truthful in all his dealings, we are to be the same. (Exodus 34:7, Ephesians 4:15, 24-26, 28)
In short,
put on the new self, the one created according to God’s likeness in righteousness and purity of the truth. (Ephesians 4:24)
Lord, you are so beautiful. May I be like you. May I become faithful love and truth.
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