This is a tough one. Becoming like Jesus is a life-long, continuous process. It requires being broken, submission, perseverance, pain, dedication and so much more. It's so easy to want to categorise things into: "my church life", "my work life", "my school life", "my social life", but what God really wants is for your WHOLE life to be open to Him.
Jesus wasn't one way when He was with the disciples and another when He was with the multitude; He was the same, all day, every day. This is what we, as His followers, should strive for - wherever we are, whomever we're with, and whatever we're doing.
We are called to live a life of ambassadorship. The dictionary defines an ambassador as "an accredited diplomat sent by a state as it's permanent representative in a foreign country".
*I would just like to pause at this point and pick apart a few of the words/phrases*
'Accredited': We have been given authority and approval to act on behalf of the Kingdom of God. You have the power!
'Diplomat': "One who uses skill and tact in dealing with others." We have been instructed to share the gospel, not shout it, argue it or try and shove it down people's throats.
'Permanent representative': Essentially, it shouldn't be about when you feel like acting like Jesus. If we went according to that principle, we would only represent Him maybe twice a week. We should constantly reflect Christ. Treat people not the way they deserve to be treated, but the way Christ would treat them.
'Foreign country': We are IN this world but not OF the world. Remember: The Earth is not our home, we have merely been sent by God to do His will for a period of time. Our home is in Heaven.
Living like Jesus is not easy; even HE acknowledged that, and faced His own fair share of struggles. Before Jesus was arrested, beaten and crucified...
"He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done"... And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground." (Luke 22: 41 - 44)
But you know who was there to help Him? His Father, God. It's the same way He'll always be there to help you through this life-long journey, and pick you up when (not if - sorry) you fall! Your awesome, ever-faithful, totally-crazy-about-you Father in Heaven just wants you to ask.
Kunmi x
Jesus wasn't one way when He was with the disciples and another when He was with the multitude; He was the same, all day, every day. This is what we, as His followers, should strive for - wherever we are, whomever we're with, and whatever we're doing.
We are called to live a life of ambassadorship. The dictionary defines an ambassador as "an accredited diplomat sent by a state as it's permanent representative in a foreign country".
*I would just like to pause at this point and pick apart a few of the words/phrases*
'Accredited': We have been given authority and approval to act on behalf of the Kingdom of God. You have the power!
'Diplomat': "One who uses skill and tact in dealing with others." We have been instructed to share the gospel, not shout it, argue it or try and shove it down people's throats.
'Permanent representative': Essentially, it shouldn't be about when you feel like acting like Jesus. If we went according to that principle, we would only represent Him maybe twice a week. We should constantly reflect Christ. Treat people not the way they deserve to be treated, but the way Christ would treat them.
'Foreign country': We are IN this world but not OF the world. Remember: The Earth is not our home, we have merely been sent by God to do His will for a period of time. Our home is in Heaven.
Living like Jesus is not easy; even HE acknowledged that, and faced His own fair share of struggles. Before Jesus was arrested, beaten and crucified...
"He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done"... And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground." (Luke 22: 41 - 44)
But you know who was there to help Him? His Father, God. It's the same way He'll always be there to help you through this life-long journey, and pick you up when (not if - sorry) you fall! Your awesome, ever-faithful, totally-crazy-about-you Father in Heaven just wants you to ask.
Kunmi x
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