“For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps.” – 2 Peter 2:21 As we conclude our series on the spiritual fruit, I want to take what we have learned and expand onto application. I remember as a youth reading a novel by Charles Sheldon entitled “In His Steps.” In the story, a group of Christians from a local church pledged for an entire year to do everything in their lives guided by asking the question, What would Jesus do? For some, following Christ caused misunderstanding, conflict, and suffering, but great joy. For others, it meant entire dedication of money, talent, career, and influence to Christ. For the next couple of weeks, we will look at the virtues we have learned and apply them in our lives. Each day we will focus on one particular quality of Jesus and try to emulate that quality in our lives. Then at the end of the day you will review your day and evaluate your experiences. You could post it below my posting or you could write it in a journal. Whatever the case, walking “In His Steps” will significantly and positively influence your life and those around you. Will you take the challenge with me? Commit to asking the question, “What would Jesus do?” and watch how the Lord will work in your life and those around you. I know it is a most unusual appeal to the Christian to follow in Christs steps, regardless of what others might do, but ask the question any way to see the Lord move in and around your life. See you tomorrow…
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 11:16:26 +0000