Without Spot or Wrinkle

Evidently there is some theological debate on whether Jesus 'restrained His Godhead', or 'veiled it'. I say, who gives a rats patoot. It's pretty much the same thing. Except that one thread has greater implications for us as Believers.

Are we supposed to be followers of Jesus, or are we supposed to be Jesus? Yes.

I think Jesus restrained His Godhead, only did what the Father did, and allowed the Holy Spirit to move through Him in power. If He only came to die for us and offer salvation, then salvation is the end deal.

But I don't think it is. I think Jesus is coming back for a Bride that is like Him, a Body that is in equal proportion to her Head. If we actually think we are going to be marrying up, then that would imply that Jesus is marrying down. And I don't think that's at all His intention.

I think that it is the Father's desire to grow each of us in a little Christ; a human being with godly character and moving in power, bringing the Kingdom of Heaven down to earth. After all, that is what Jesus bought and paid for. Anything less would not be enough for the Lamb of Glory.

Some church bodies think it is easier to grow believers in godly character. Fruit of the Holy Spirit, vs. the spiritual gifts. I actually think it is harder.

Our culture already esteems certain qualities; patience, kindness, goodness and the like. These are things trained into many of us, but it doesn't mean it has been grown by the Holy Spirit. It has been grown by outward control, not inner change. And who can tell by looking at a person which it is? Often we ourselves don't know until we are tried by fire.

Spiritual gifts on the other hand, are given. But many of us don't know what to do about them. How do we get them? What do we do when we have them? What will it look like? What if we make a mistake?

The Father knows all this. This was the purpose of Jesus walking with the Holy Spirit; to show you how to do it. He isn't afraid of your sin, your mistakes or your ignorance. He just wants a 'yes'.

I challenge you to invite Jesus in to prepare you for Himself. He wants you to be whole, inside and out. He wants you to be walking in all the freedom and confidence as He did. You don't need permission to start looking like Him. Just ask. And then jump. :)