is there a fast-track in sanctification?

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Permalink Reply by Richard L. Broch, Sr. on January 7, 2014 at 4:31pm

Hi Jenny,

Would you subscribe to the statement - All humans are different (like snowflakes).......that we are carrying different types and amounts of "stuff" in our lives......that we allow the Holy Spirit to produce more, or less of the nine fruit (Galatians 5:22-23) in our lives..........depending on one's walk through the small gate on the narrow path (Matthew 7:13-14).........?

Okay, if we're all different, there are bound to be different levels of progress in the area of sanctification. And remember -  as long as we are in the flesh, sanctification is a life-long pursuit. But the Holy Spirit will help us, if we allow Him.

Think of entering a pastry bake-off......with big prizes to the winners. Let's say that you don't win any places, but you really admire the winners......and wonder how they could come up with such masterpieces.

You don't envy or dislike the winners, or compare yourself to them..........BUT!...you can learn from them. First thing to learn might be.....oh I don't know.......not getting angry when something  doesn't taste like you think it should. That would be a giant step in one's baking......or one's life for that matter.

Let's see, in the nine fruit.......self-control, patience, peace(which passes all understanding), maybe a couple pinches of love........these would all be necessary ingredients in creating winning recipes in one's baking.....or one's life for that matter.

Jenny, please let us know as you win future bake-offs.

Grace and Peace.

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Permalink Reply by Jenny on January 7, 2014 at 4:39pm

Wow that really made sense about the bake sale thing. Thanks for putting it so simply, I think in the future I might ask people to relate all answers to me in the bake sale analogy ;)

God bless and thank you for your help

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Permalink Reply by Amanda on January 7, 2014 at 10:59pm

My question is why are you comparing yourself to others? We are to become Christlike. Jesus is the standard. While it's true that we can imitate other Christians who are good models of Jesus, we aren't to compare ourselves to others. Jesus is the goal. Richard is right -- everyone is unique. Here is a good article outlining how to become more like Christ.
http://www.gotquestions.org/more-like-Christ.html

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Permalink Reply by Jenny on January 8, 2014 at 10:56am

you're right, thankyou

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Permalink Reply by Amanda on January 9, 2014 at 1:54pm

Jenny,
Just go at your own pace. You are yoked with Christ and His yoke is easy. He stays by your side.

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Permalink Reply by Tammy on January 8, 2014 at 7:18am

Jenny, He is the potter & we're His clay. Not one work of His clay is the same. We all have different fingerprints. We're all unique. You have overcome more then you give Him credit for. He has won the victory through you just through His salvation alone. Don't be too hard on yourself. We each have unique battles. I'm sure there are things in your life that Taylor Hudson couldn't handle or handle it as victoriously as you have. So, sis, just give Him praise for who He is & all He does through you. You are fearfully & wonderfully made.

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Permalink Reply by Jenny on January 8, 2014 at 10:56am

thank you for pointing me back to Him

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