https://odb.org/2025/07/31/looking-like-christ
Matthew 5:6-10 – 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The idea of the kingdom of God as we believers all wearing the same Christ jersey is excellent as it illustrates that although each will have an individual number, we are all of the same team. We identify as one through Christ, but we are still individuals saved by Him and called by God for a specific purpose in the kingdom of heaven. Each of us has a role to play. Each of us has been given a talent, a spiritual gifting to serve one another.
But in reality, we don’t wear a jersey. We are all part of the crowd, nicely blended in as Malaysians if we are in Malaysia or as Americans if we live in the States. The thing that distinguishes us from the rest is our heart. We are born again in our spirit, albeit our soul is still on the road to full redemption. We do not conform to the pattern of the world, but we are being transformed by the renewing of our mind (the dominant element in our soul). We thus hunger and thrist for righteousness. We are merciful, unlike the world. We are peacemakers and are not out to stir trouble. Our hearts have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and are pure.
Today, as we go back to the grind to earn a living for our families, remember that we are different from the world because we have Christ in us. The Holy Spirit lives in us. Instead of destroying, we help others. Our mission in life is to glorify His name in all that we do! Amen!
Ronnie's Thoughts 