Can He really make His likeness in you?
If you had been created for anything else, He would not have required your agreement and submission in this area. When will you know He is doing it?
From the minute you tell Him you agree with Him and tell Him that you will take up the Cross and follow Him. Will you feel Christ-like?
No.
How will you feel? Like a sojourner and a pilgrim. Like one who is learning the death of the flesh. Like one who is discovering the freedom from fear, anxiety, anger, passivity, depression and confusion.
Soldier of The Cross, you have decided to follow Jesus. You accepted Him by faith because of Grace, and you must live by faith because of Grace.
The most important thing? Take Him at His Word, no matter what.
Put your all on the altar.