Being Conformed to the Image of His Son

Those of us who have been adopted into God’s family are being conformed into the image of His Son (Rom. 8:28-30). Part of that conforming involves discipline that is not pleasant to bear, but always good (Heb. 12:3-11).

That is not easy. But He will sustain us if we yield to Him in the midst of it, and we will become more fruitful.

Hebrews 12:12-14

12. Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees,
13. and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.
14. Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
15. looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;