Post by Les Brewer on May 18, 2023 11:02:47 GMT
*_LIVING AND WALKING AS JESUS WALKED_*
He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
— 1 John 2:6
Living and walking as Jesus walked is the evidence and the destiny of every believer in Christ Jesus. When Christ came into the world, He did not only saved us from sin but to fulfill the predestination of God Almighty. It is the predestination of God that those "He foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren."(Rom.8:29).
Hence when Christ came, His call was to bring to pass this predestination saying; "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."(Matt.11:28).
It was clearly evidence after three and half years we saw in Acts 4:13; "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus."
Why should Christians imitate Christ? They should do it for their own sakes. If they desire to be in a healthy state of soul—if they would escape the sickness of sin, and enjoy the vigour of growing grace, let Jesus be their model. For their own happiness’ sake, if they would drink wine on the lees, well refined; if they would enjoy holy and happy communion with Jesus; if they would be lifted up above the cares and troubles of this world, let them walk even as He walked. There is nothing which can so assist you to walk towards heaven with good speed, as wearing the image of Jesus on your heart to rule all the motions of the heart. It is when, by the power of the Holy Spirit, you are enabled to walk with Jesus in His very footsteps, that you are most happy, and most known to be the sons of God. Peter afar off is both unsafe and uneasy, it is unsafe and dangerous for a believer to be afar off from the image and the likeness of Christ.
Next, for religion’s sake, strive to be like Jesus. Ah! poor religion, thou hast been sorely shot at by cruel foes, professing to be a believer makes you an enemy to the enemy of Christ, also you will be the target to be used as a tool in the hand of the enemy. You become a professing believer who used the dagger of hypocrisy. Making yourself a man who with pretences, enters the fold, being nothing but a wolf in sheep’s clothing, you become dangerous to the flock more than the lion outside because you never become what you professed you are. There is no weapon half so deadly as a Judas-kiss, don't become another Judas Iscariot in our time.
Inconsistent in professing believers injure the gospel more than the sneering critic or the infidel because you make unbelievers hardened to believe in the gospel. But the ultimate of it all and especially for Christ’s own sake, imitate His example, live and walk as His walked for "He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked."
Christian, lovest thou thy Saviour? Is His name precious to thee? Is His cause dear to thee? Wouldst thou see the kingdoms of the world become His? Is it your desire that He should be glorified? Art you longing that souls should be won to Him? If so, imitate Jesus; be an “epistle of Christ, known and read of all men.”
Matt.5:13-16 according to Message Bible Version has a message for us:
13 “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage."
14-16 “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven."
Living and walking as Jesus walked is non-negotiable to a believer in Christ Jesus.
Remember! Matt.7:21-23;
“Knowing the correct password—saying ‘Master, Master,’ for instance—isn’t going to get you anywhere with me. What is required is serious obedience—doing what my Father wills. I can see it now—at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, ‘Master, we preached the Message, we bashed the demons, our God-sponsored projects had everyone talking.’ And do you know what I am going to say? ‘You missed the boat. All you did was use me to make yourselves important. You don’t impress me one bit. You’re out of here.’(message version).
If you are not in the same boat of Jesus' image and likeness, you have missed it.
May God Almighty grant us grace and mercy.
Have a wonderful and a blessed day!
God bless us all.
He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
— 1 John 2:6
Living and walking as Jesus walked is the evidence and the destiny of every believer in Christ Jesus. When Christ came into the world, He did not only saved us from sin but to fulfill the predestination of God Almighty. It is the predestination of God that those "He foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren."(Rom.8:29).
Hence when Christ came, His call was to bring to pass this predestination saying; "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."(Matt.11:28).
It was clearly evidence after three and half years we saw in Acts 4:13; "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus."
Why should Christians imitate Christ? They should do it for their own sakes. If they desire to be in a healthy state of soul—if they would escape the sickness of sin, and enjoy the vigour of growing grace, let Jesus be their model. For their own happiness’ sake, if they would drink wine on the lees, well refined; if they would enjoy holy and happy communion with Jesus; if they would be lifted up above the cares and troubles of this world, let them walk even as He walked. There is nothing which can so assist you to walk towards heaven with good speed, as wearing the image of Jesus on your heart to rule all the motions of the heart. It is when, by the power of the Holy Spirit, you are enabled to walk with Jesus in His very footsteps, that you are most happy, and most known to be the sons of God. Peter afar off is both unsafe and uneasy, it is unsafe and dangerous for a believer to be afar off from the image and the likeness of Christ.
Next, for religion’s sake, strive to be like Jesus. Ah! poor religion, thou hast been sorely shot at by cruel foes, professing to be a believer makes you an enemy to the enemy of Christ, also you will be the target to be used as a tool in the hand of the enemy. You become a professing believer who used the dagger of hypocrisy. Making yourself a man who with pretences, enters the fold, being nothing but a wolf in sheep’s clothing, you become dangerous to the flock more than the lion outside because you never become what you professed you are. There is no weapon half so deadly as a Judas-kiss, don't become another Judas Iscariot in our time.
Inconsistent in professing believers injure the gospel more than the sneering critic or the infidel because you make unbelievers hardened to believe in the gospel. But the ultimate of it all and especially for Christ’s own sake, imitate His example, live and walk as His walked for "He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked."
Christian, lovest thou thy Saviour? Is His name precious to thee? Is His cause dear to thee? Wouldst thou see the kingdoms of the world become His? Is it your desire that He should be glorified? Art you longing that souls should be won to Him? If so, imitate Jesus; be an “epistle of Christ, known and read of all men.”
Matt.5:13-16 according to Message Bible Version has a message for us:
13 “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage."
14-16 “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven."
Living and walking as Jesus walked is non-negotiable to a believer in Christ Jesus.
Remember! Matt.7:21-23;
“Knowing the correct password—saying ‘Master, Master,’ for instance—isn’t going to get you anywhere with me. What is required is serious obedience—doing what my Father wills. I can see it now—at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, ‘Master, we preached the Message, we bashed the demons, our God-sponsored projects had everyone talking.’ And do you know what I am going to say? ‘You missed the boat. All you did was use me to make yourselves important. You don’t impress me one bit. You’re out of here.’(message version).
If you are not in the same boat of Jesus' image and likeness, you have missed it.
May God Almighty grant us grace and mercy.
Have a wonderful and a blessed day!
God bless us all.
