God's Glory Church

“They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” — John 17:16
God created the great gray owl as a master of disguise. The silvery-gray coloring of the feathers allows it to blend in with the bark when perched on trees. When owls want to remain unnoticed, they hide in plain sight, blending in with their surroundings with their feather camouflage.

God’s people are often very much like a great gray owl. We can easily blend in with the world and remain unrecognizable as believers in Christ, intentionally or unintentionally. Jesus prayed for His disciples, for those whom the Father gave Him “out of the world” and who “kept” His word (John 17:6). The Son of God asked the Heavenly Father to protect them and give them the strength to live in holiness and constant joy after He leaves them (vv. 7-13). He prayed: “I do not ask that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from evil” (v. 15). Jesus knew that His disciples needed sanctification and separation in order to live according to the purpose He entrusted them to fulfill (vv. 16-19).

The Holy Spirit can help us reject the temptation to become masters of disguise who blend in with the world. As we obey Jesus every day, we become more like Him. If we live in unity and love, He will lead others to Christ in all His glory.

In what area of ​​your life can you ask God to make you more like Jesus? How has God used other people, their godly lifestyles, and expressions of love to draw you closer to Him?
Holy Spirit, please make me so similar to Jesus that people around me seek the one true God.
Author: Sosheel Dixon