A Worthy Example Follow God’s example in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ. ~Ephesians 5:1-2 When we try to live according to the Bible, we sometimes lose hope because we just can’t do it. We love ourselves so much that we find it difficult, if not impossible to love God more than anything or anyone, and other people like we love ourselves. Yet we can succeed if we understand the secret of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount: “God blesses those who realize their need for Him” (Matt. 5:3). The only way in which you can succeed in living according to Jesus’ guidelines, is by living in total dependence on God and realizing your own inability to love (and confess it!). You will grow to be a stronger and more obedient child of God only through the power of the Holy Spirit in your life. The question is not if we succeed all the way, but if we stay on the right path all the way,” writes Johan Smit. Even if you fail often when you try to love like Jesus, you have to keep on trying. There is a wonderful promise for you in Psalm 37:23-24: “The steps of the godly are directed by the Lord. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will not fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Heavenly Father, I want to love like Jesus: You, above all, and other people like myself. But Lord, I so often fail. Thank You that You help me up and support me every time. Amen
Posted on: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 05:01:47 +0000
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