You Can Change #21 (Chapter 2)

Here are the main points within the final section of chapter 2 in You Can Change (35-36):

Let’s sum up our motive for change: to enjoy the freedom from sin and delight in God that God gives to us through Jesus. I want to highlight four things arising from this definition.

First, growing in holiness is not sad, dutiful drudgery. It’s about joy.

Second, change is about living in freedom.

Third, change is about discovering the delight of knowing and serving God.

Fourth, becoming like Jesus is something that God gives to us.

Do you remember how Tim Chester said that we need to see God's prescription for change as good news? Now it's starting to sound like it.

This is a better way than our usual paths of performance and begrudging drudgery, it it not? Pray for the eyes to see this, for the appetite for this kind of discipleship and devotion to Christ.

As Jesus promised, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." (Matthew 5:6)

See you at small group tomorrow night!