Christlike Character
Rev. Shawn Brix
Burlington, Ontario
The Bible encourages us to work out our salvation “with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12). But this doesn’t mean we need to work for our salvation; Ephesians 2:8-9 assures us that salvation is a free gift to all who have faith (believe) in Jesus. We do, however, need to be intentional about making the most of the salvation God gives us.
In July, then, we’re going to explore the fruit of the Spirit and how we can grow to become more like Jesus. If we partner with God as followers of Jesus, we’ll soon find a harvest of spiritual fruit growing in our lives!
In the month of August we’ll take a devotional journey through the book of Ephesians. The apostle Paul’s letter to Jesus’ followers in Ephesus helps us appreciate our amazing blessings in Christ—especially the free gift of salvation—and the great love God has for us. God wants us to grow as his people to become a vibrant, unified body that can stand firm against the forces of sin and evil in this world. With Christ as our Head and the inspiring power of the Spirit to strengthen us, we can serve and live for God faithfully.
Rev. Shawn Brix is pastor of Burlington (Ontario) Christian Reformed Church. He has also served Bethel CRC in Acton, Ontario. He and his wife, Jenny, have three children.
- Download a PDF version of the July devotionals.
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