I have been watching my 20 month old Grandman as he imitates our actions, facial expressions and tries to imitate our words. I love it when he follows Pappy's lead in doing exercises. We have fun trying out dances to the fun songs his toys play. We all are tickled when he imitates his cousins in play or even the dog! He is learning by imitation!
Imitation can mean that it is not the real thing, like imitation leather. When we imitate someone it may not be "Real" at first, but if we continue into a habit of the action it becomes ours to own as real.
I am an "Imitation" of Christ. I am not the real thing. I am only trying to be like Him. My imitation of Christ is real though. I have a heart desire to be like Him and as I imitate Him, I build the habit into my life, making his ways my own.
The point is that if you are looking for the real Savior, look to the real One: Jesus Christ. Don't look at me for His perfection. If you are looking for someone who is learning, growing and living to imitate, I will let you come with me. We can travel the imitation road together!
Jesus, You give me plenty to imitate! You are the perfect Holy One that is worthy of following! I have friends who walk with me as we follow You every day. Teach us, Lord! Open our eyes to see You and train us to be the people You want us to be! Let others follow me as I follow You, Lord Jesus!
I Corinthians 11:1 (ESV) "Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ"
Ephesians 5:1 (ESV)"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children."
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Monday, April 13, 2009
Be Like Christ
Often overlooked words in the scripture can sometimes surprise me by their power and timeliness. Such was the case today as I read Phillipians 2:1.
It seems to be saying that in Christ we have encouragement, comfort from His love, a participation in the Spirit, and affection and sympathy. I had a need for all of these but did not find them with friends. I found them in the word and sat there reading and rereading these precious words of encouragement, comfort, love, Spirit and sympathy. Like I've said many times before, my greatest joy comes from hearing His voice!
It is His whispered words that bring me back into peace and joy when friends fail me. It is okay, because He will always come through and be what I need. The question is, why do I even seek from others what He already gives?
Lord, God of encouragement and comfort, be glorified in me as You are lifted up far above all others. You are Lord and You are high and lifted up! no one can match You in filling my every need! I want to always remember You first.
It seems to be saying that in Christ we have encouragement, comfort from His love, a participation in the Spirit, and affection and sympathy. I had a need for all of these but did not find them with friends. I found them in the word and sat there reading and rereading these precious words of encouragement, comfort, love, Spirit and sympathy. Like I've said many times before, my greatest joy comes from hearing His voice!
It is His whispered words that bring me back into peace and joy when friends fail me. It is okay, because He will always come through and be what I need. The question is, why do I even seek from others what He already gives?
Lord, God of encouragement and comfort, be glorified in me as You are lifted up far above all others. You are Lord and You are high and lifted up! no one can match You in filling my every need! I want to always remember You first.
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