[b]We will be like Him!
(J. R. Miller, "In Green Pastures" 1890)
"We know that when He appears--we
will be like Him!" 1 John 3:2
As the beauty of Christ's character glows before us
in the light of the Gospels--we should say, "That is
what I am to be some day! I am now very far from
it--but I am to reach it. That is my assured destiny!"
Such a hope cherished in the heart, has a wondrous
uplifting power.
Since we are so soon to be like Christ--we should
seek to grow continually in grace and virtue. We
should daily be getting a little more like Christ
in character, in temper, in disposition, in affection.
Our aim should be to bring every thought, and
every emotion, and every desire--into sweet
subjection to Christ.
We should not only cherish the blessed vision
--but should seek daily to grow into its divine
beauty! "We know that when He appears--we
will be like Him!" 1 John 3:2