Becoming more like Jesus is not a feeling!

So many folks these days are hooked on feelings that come and go. Feelings will deceive you if you are not very careful. It is the same for sanctification. Becoming more holy or more like Christ is not based on feelings it is based on being obedient to the Word of God. 

God have us an example of what feelings can do to people:

Matthew 13:20-21 As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away.

It sounded good! It was fun for a while. A little hardship comes and they are gone! Thats what feelings do for a person instead of true love and devotion.

So in Sanctification, it is tough to become more holy, but when you love God, soak up His Word, and obey, you will find becoming more like Christ is the greatest joy of all! Best of all it is not a feeling but a fact!

Tom