Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. (1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV)
There's no denying this is one challenging verse! After all who can be just like Jesus? It's a near impossibility!!! Before I was a Christian, I tried to live my life as a good person. With all the strength and wisdom I could summon, I would endeavour to treat people and myself, the best way possible. Unfortunately, without a reference point, or a definable position to come back to, I was lost at sea! Waves were washing me too and fro and the metaphorical rip was dragging me further away from what I desired to be. Then I found Jesus…a reference point to keep me coming back to the truth. Not only did this reference point guide me, but He welcomed me back when I strayed off-course. He covered (and still covers) all my mistakes and draws me into His love. I'm motivated by His grace to want to follow and strive for His ways. He is an anchor in the stormy seas…when the rip tries to pull me away. Following His example is not about being ‘perfect', it's about following. And when you fall off the horse, get back on and keep following. Just keep following. Follow some more and when opposition comes, keep following! Follow Him and don't give up. Success in Jesus only comes when you shut the door on opportunities to stop following…and trust me, there will be many! Today, whatever waves come against you, make a decision to ‘follow' Christ. Blessings friends…
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