November 14th, 2026
Today's Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17–18
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
I think sometimes we approach spiritual growth like we're gathering information.
Read more Scripture. Learn more about God. Understand more of what we're supposed to do.
Those are good things. Important things.
But Scripture consistently calls us toward something greater than knowing more.
Paul describes followers of Jesus being transformed into His image through the work of the Spirit.
We're becoming more like Jesus. And that transformation changes the way we see the world. It changes how we understand other people. It changes what we value and what we desire.
Which means there's a connection between who we're becoming and how we recognize God's direction.
Think about that for a moment.
If we're becoming more like Jesus, shouldn't that change the way we approach the decisions in front of us?
The people we notice? The priorities we establish? The things we're willing to do?
Discernment isn't simply about knowing more. It's about being formed more fully into the image of Jesus.
Reflect
Consider what has been shaping your thoughts and priorities lately.
What gets most of your attention? What influences the things you value?
Spend time asking God to continue forming you through His Spirit.
And consider one way you can give greater attention to Jesus in the days ahead.
Read more Scripture. Learn more about God. Understand more of what we're supposed to do.
Those are good things. Important things.
But Scripture consistently calls us toward something greater than knowing more.
Paul describes followers of Jesus being transformed into His image through the work of the Spirit.
We're becoming more like Jesus. And that transformation changes the way we see the world. It changes how we understand other people. It changes what we value and what we desire.
Which means there's a connection between who we're becoming and how we recognize God's direction.
Think about that for a moment.
If we're becoming more like Jesus, shouldn't that change the way we approach the decisions in front of us?
The people we notice? The priorities we establish? The things we're willing to do?
Discernment isn't simply about knowing more. It's about being formed more fully into the image of Jesus.
Reflect
Consider what has been shaping your thoughts and priorities lately.
What gets most of your attention? What influences the things you value?
Spend time asking God to continue forming you through His Spirit.
And consider one way you can give greater attention to Jesus in the days ahead.
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“Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.”
nRomans 5:3-5 BSB
nhttps://bible.com/bible/3034/rom.5.3-5.BSB
My mind has been on Christmas and an upcoming trip way too much lately. Though, yesterday the 4 hours “air ground stop” along with the river cruise ship hit by a huge tanker and sunk took my full attention all afternoon. There are days like that.