It was wonderful
celebration yesterday as we remembered the coming of Jesus Christ as our Lord
and Savior. I pray you were able to enjoy it wherever you were in the world. I
heard several lessons over past weekend on how Jesus’ birth in the stable can
be used as an illustration of what happens every time Jesus is allowed to come
into the heart of a sinner. It was a very wonderful illustration and I pray
that it happened for you or someone you have been praying for. But the story
does not end there, I am thankful that Christ came and has allowed us the
opportunity to grow into a likeness of Him. Jesus did not stay a baby and
neither should we. If we seek to be imitators of Christ; we must seek growth
and transformation from the sinful creature we were to the redeemed and
forgiven one we are called to be. We must desire to experience a new life in
Jesus. Let me share this scripture with you from Luke 2:40,
“40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with
wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him. (ESV)”
If you
noticed I used the word imitators and not impersonators when I said we are to
become like Christ. To some there might be no difference but in reality an
imitator is one who copies the actions, appearance, mannerisms and speech of
another or to copy exactly someone or something else; while an impersonator
assumes the character or appearance in a fraudulent manner. As believers we are
to begin a journey once we have offered our lives up to God and Jesus has
forgiven our sins. That journey begins with daily prayer and the reading of
God’s Word, church attendance so that you can grow in community with other believers
and worshiping both corporately and personally as you partake in more of these
areas in your life you will grow to be more and more like Christ. It is not
always easy to do but it will have greater returns than anything else you will
ever do.
“1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart
keep my commandments,
2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add
to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God
and man. Proverbs 3:1-4 (ESV)”
I just want to close
with a simple prayer; Lord Help each of us to move forward today along the
journey we began when we asked you into our hearts and lives. I pray that every
believer takes time to commit themselves back to you and desires to become
imitators of you in every area of their lives. Lead them by your Holy Spirit
and may each day bring them closer to you. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be blessed today and don’t wait another day to begin the Journey
of your new life in Christ.
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