“Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.”
1 Corinthians 11:1
Paul never pretended he was perfect in how he served Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, plainly admitting that “what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do” (Romans 7:15). Yet at the same time, Paul called fellow Christians to imitate him as he imitated Christ.
Read the closing words in each of his New Testament letters. When he would note the worthy characteristics in other believers, it greatly encouraged his readers as they too sought to follow Jesus. I imagine that very few of those friends of Paul ever thought their names would be recorded for the rest of history in the Holy Scriptures. Their lives of simple faith and obedience have abundantly encouraged believers throughout the generations.
Are there people in your life whom the Lord has clearly used to help you in life’s journey, to keep you accountable, to lend advice or encouragement, to walk alongside of you in your joys and sorrows? Thank them and thank God for the gift and example they have been. Thank Him most earnestly that they have reflected His love for you.
Read the closing words in each of his New Testament letters. When he would note the worthy characteristics in other believers, it greatly encouraged his readers as they too sought to follow Jesus. I imagine that very few of those friends of Paul ever thought their names would be recorded for the rest of history in the Holy Scriptures. Their lives of simple faith and obedience have abundantly encouraged believers throughout the generations.
Are there people in your life whom the Lord has clearly used to help you in life’s journey, to keep you accountable, to lend advice or encouragement, to walk alongside of you in your joys and sorrows? Thank them and thank God for the gift and example they have been. Thank Him most earnestly that they have reflected His love for you.
Scripture Focus
Colossians 4:7-18
Insight
“Resolution 6: ‘Resolved, to live with all my might while I do live.’” (Jonathan Edwards, 1722)
Bible In A Year
- Jeremiah 13-14
- Psalm 110
- Romans 11-12