Verse of the Day 4/24

 

Verse of the Day 4/24

1 Corinthians 11:1   Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.  Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Last week we considered how we are to do the things that Jesus told us, or indicated to us that we are to do, as in "when you pray, when you fast, when you give.....".   Today's verse from the Apostle Paul shows us how that should have an impact on us as we apply those things.  We should be able to say those things and others in our actions, showing by our actions how Christ would have us live.

I read the following in a devotional by Gregg Laurie who poses some sobering questions about how well we are being imitators and if others were to follow our lead, what would our churches look like:

What if the church were filled with people just like you? What if everyone else in the church were exactly like you? What if everyone in the church read the Bible as faithfully as you do? Would we be a Bible studying church?

What if everyone in the church worshipped God just like you do? Would we be a worshipping church?

What if everyone in the church gave of their finances as faithfully as you do? Would we have a supported church?

What if everyone in the church shared the gospel as often as you do? What would the church be like? What if other believers were just like you?

As believers, we should be living godly lives in such a way that we could say, as the apostle Paul did, "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ."

Are we reading, studying, worshipping, giving and sharing the gospel in a way that would influence others to do the same?  Is there an area where we can be more effective?  May we pray, read and apply what we learn in order to be more effective imitators.

Blessings,

Mike

1 Corinthians 11:1-2 The Message (MSG)

To Honor God

11 1-2 It pleases me that you continue to remember and honor me by keeping up the traditions of the faith I taught you. All actual authority stems from Christ.

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