‘ Jesus ‘ Our Example

Part 11

Have you ever had an example to follow in your life?

For many of us it has been a mother or father. Maybe a pastor, friend or sibling. They have lived a life that we saw and it motivated us to live that way. And to some of you there might not have been a good example. But you have one now.

I have a friend whom I met in a course I was taking. Her name is Libby. She always pointed upward, towards the Lord when we were discussing the Lord. I have a wonderful loving family who was and is there for me. But there was something different about Libby. I would visit her and we would talk. She listened to me and she would remember what I had said. I  was so impacted that someone would listen to me and remember everything I had said, that I would weep with thankfulness. She was giving me God’s love and care. I am forever thankful for this great woman of God who was an example to me. May God continue to bless her abundantly.  I love you Libby.

The Lord is always there for you. He is listening to you and your prayers. He is never far away. He sees all, knows everything and is all powerful.

Our Perfect Example

Father God gave us His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.    We are so loved that, God gave His Son for us. He gave us the example to follow. Jesus is His name.

Colossians 1:15

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn overall creation.

Imagine , Jesus, who walked on this earth. The same earth that we walk on. He is the exact image of our Father God, who dwells in Heaven. What an example He has given us to follow. He loves you so much. Follow Him and see your life change. I did and my life has changed with a future that is good and  filled with hope.

Some Questions to Ponder.

Have you ever wondered, how is it possible to change my thinking?

How can I follow a new example if          l’ve always followed another example?

I know I should but it’s too hard.

Why should I change and follow this new example?

The Bible Tells Us How To Change.

Romans 12:2

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

This scripture tells us how to change. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. What does that mean?

When we change our way of thinking, this causes us to change. A gradual transformation takes place.  The renewing our thinking is referring to us believing what the Bible says.

Our Mind Has to Change

We are a three part being; body, soul and spirit. We are a spirit, who has a soul, and we live in a body. The soul is comprised of our mind, will, emotions and imaginations. So the part to change is in our mind. Our thinking has to change or be transformed. 

Transformation is a process. The process is called ‘ metamorphosis’. The reality of how a butterfly goes through the amazing change, from the caterpillar to the butterfly state. This can take 2 to 5 weeks. Amazing!

This symbolizes our soul’s journey from an earthly existence to a spiritual one. As we meditate on the word of God, our minds are renewed to obey what God is telling us to do. As this process continues and grows, the metamorphosis takes place. We wake up one day and our thinking is different, we don’t understand it. What has happened is that you have now grown spiritually. You will think, speak and act differently. You will have put on Christ who is our perfect example. 

Remember…..This is a process!

Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is he that puts his trust in the Lord.

Bless you. Pastor Barbara

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