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In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world, we are like Jesus 1 John 4:16-17

Several years ago, on a trip to San Antonio, Texas, we made a visit to the Alamo.  On a wall near the main entrance is a portrait with the following inscription: "James Butler Bonham - no picture of him exists. 

This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly resembled his uncle. It is placed here by the family that people may know the appearance of the man who died for freedom." 

No literal portrait of Jesus exists either. But the likeness of the Son who makes us free can be seen in the lives of His true followers.

When the wife of missionary Adoniram Judson told him that a newspaper article likened him to some of the apostles, Judson replied, "I do not want to be like a Paul... or any mere man. I want to be like Christ... I want to follow Him only, copy His teachings, drink in His Spirit, and place my feet in His footprints... Oh, to be more like Christ!"

- david langerfeld