We are as He is:

           

1 John 4:17

17     By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world.

     

            Did you notice that? Just as Jesus is, so also are we … in this world! I know some groups believe we should just try to hold on till we get to Heaven … that we can’t improve beyond where we are already in this world. This says differently. We can have this here and now. We can also be confident when Judgment Day comes. We won’t have to cower in a corner. We can stand with our heads held high. We are just like Him.

If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "What is My desire for you? It is to be as My Son. Look at His example in My Word. What He was, you are. Don’t think that I want anything less than the best in your life. I want you to be the best possible. My plans for you are as good as My plans for Him. They are different, but they are just as good for you. Don’t try to run from My desires for your life. They are only for your good. I want you to be an example to those around you so that they will want to know Me.”

            42. Just as Jesus is, so also am I in this world … not in the sweet bye-and-bye … now!