Becoming Like Jesus: 35 Ways You Can
I think often about becoming like Jesus and wonder how I can. When I confess Jesus as my Lord and Savior, that means I believe in His teachings. When Christians do that, some people criticize them for simply believing like Him and living accordingly. They see them as radicals.
Jesus routinely ruffled religious feathers. He came down hard on religious leaders who tried to act like they knew God but in reality, they had no idea who He was. When becoming like Jesus, real-deal Christians don’t water down the Word of God so it’s more palatable and comfortable for hearers. They present the Gospel as it is without apologizing for its truth.
It’s challenging to be like Jesus every day. Numerous distractions put us on the wrong course and bind our bodies, minds, and spirits. Then, we’re weakened physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially which alters our commitment to Christ and prevents us from living in freedom.
Do you act like Jesus?
Becoming Like Jesus Checklist: He WANTS US TO . . .
- “Come and see.” Try to imagine what those three little words encompass in God’s kingdom.
- Put God before your family (your mother and anyone else you favor more than Him).
- Let God turn a negative circumstance into a miracle (water into wine).
- Stop making the church a house of merchandise (does that include church bazaars, raffles?).
- See the kingdom of God by being born again and born of water and of the Spirit.
- Believe in heavenly things.
- Recognize that the Son of Man was lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness so that people would believe in Him (be healed) and have eternal life.
- Believe that God gave His only Son so people would believe and not perish. Jesus came to save the world.
- Turn from not believing in the Son of God. Unbelievers love darkness more than light and engage in evil deeds. If you do evil, you hate light. If you prefer light, your deeds are anchored in God.
- Believe He will provide. He’s the living water that springs up into everlasting life.
- Remember that Jesus appeared as the 7th man to the woman at the well. He was the man who made her whole.
- Realize that true worshippers worship the Father in spirit and truth.
- Believe that He came to do the will of His Father. His disciples are called to harvest souls. One sows, another reaps.
- Comprehend why He asks sick people questions such as “Will you be made whole?” or tells them to do something that’s physically impossible before they see healing in their bodies.
- Grasp the importance of honoring the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Hear the Word and live.
- Search the scriptures that testify of Jesus.
18 More Ways on Becoming Like Jesus
- Labor for the meat of the Word that never perishes and find the true bread from heaven, Jesus.
- Receive life every time you take communion (the blood and body of Jesus).
- Keep from judging according to appearances.
- Become thirsty, drink living water, and scripture will flow out of you.
- Follow the light of the world and never walk in darkness.
- Continue in the Word of God and be Jesus’ disciple.
- Be free because the Son makes you free.
- Follow the shepherd and know his voice.
- Know that Jesus is the resurrection and life. Whoever believes in Him shall never die.
- Love one another as He loves us. Men then know you belong to Him and are His disciple.
- Decide to not be troubled. He’s in heaven preparing you a place.
- Know He is the way, the truth, and the life and men only come to the Father through Jesus.
- Believe the Father and Jesus are one. You shall do the works of Jesus and greater works because Jesus goes to His Father.
- Ask in Jesus’ name so the Father is glorified in the Son.
- Know He sent the Spirit of Truth, the Holy Spirit, as a Comforter, Teacher.
- Apprehend that those who keep His commandments—love Him.
- Accept the peace He gives, not what the world offers. Don’t be afraid.
- Abide in Jesus and bear much fruit.
The Challenge of Becoming Like Jesus
It’s possible you haven’t accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior. If so, take a hard look at who He is and accept Him as the life-giver. Or maybe you already have and don’t take your commitment to Him seriously.
At any point in your spiritual journey, you can start fresh to becoming like Christ. Getting serious about your faith means you have a willing heart. You don’t mind dropping everything else when He asks you to obey Him. You don’t hesitate and make excuses for why someone else could do a better job.
Additionally, you aren’t phony and wear masks to hide you know and follow Him. Neither do you live like unbelievers and take on their traits because you live and work among them. Quite the contrary. You’re quick to believe and think like Him and allow the Holy Spirit to transform your mind.
About now you may think, “What seems simple isn’t always easy.” To become like Christ, you must want to. If you don’t, you won’t.
After you cross that hurdle, you can concentrate on studying the Bible and finding what Jesus believes (not believed). He hasn’t changed just because He sits at the right hand of God, His Father. Jesus is unwavering in wisdom, kindness, creativity, and humility (just to name a few attributes).
I’ve listed 35 ways above on becoming like Jesus
It’s a puny list compared to what the Holy Spirit can teach you. Waste no time to get on board with God’s plan for your life and tap into His power to bring it to pass. Here’s an important scripture to help you get started.
I John 2:6 (NIV)
Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.
When you do, you’ll meet the needs of others and step into your role of becoming more like Christ.