#Wordfortheweek Week 34 #Example

“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.”  I Corinthians 11:1 NKJV

 

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I have come to believe that each decade of life has its own unique lessons. The decade of my life that I would love to have the opportunity to live again is my twenties.

Our twenties represent a period of young adulthood, many enjoying physically and financially independence from their parents.  

It’s also a period when many wants to take decisions and not be ‘directed’ or ‘instructed’ by anyone especially an elder.

As a parent, we have life experiences that our child doesn’t. It is difficult to keep quiet when you see your children making wrong decisions and choices. Yet, being directive with a young adult would not lead to the reaction you want.

At a certain stage of life, influencing other people is not commanding or demanding but showing by example. Your life should reflect what is right and in line with the word of Elohim God.

At a stage in our children’s life, teaching them is more effective by our own lifestyle. Actions speaks louder than words.

Apostle Paul knew the place of instructions and the impact of being a living example. He was very confident to encourage Timothy to follow him because his life was a reflection of Yeshua. Paul was an example worth emulating. He could say, ‘do as I say and do’.

How about you saints of the Almighty God, is your life a reflection of the faith that you professed? The best evangelism is our life.

In every area of your life - parenthood, workplace, community, friendship, let it be the best reflection of Christ.

#Prayerfortheweek

Almighty Father give me the grace to imitate Yeshua and be an example in word and in deed. Amen

I pray that this inspires you to reflect on your relationship with Elohim and be determined to be more and do more for Him each day.

#AdeolaAkintoye©

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#WordforToday 11 September 2018 Imitate me? Please do not!

Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. I Corinthians 11:1 NKJV
 
As I was studying the word of Elohim a few days ago I got to this verse and...a pause in my spirit.

Uh! Imitate me as I imitate Christ? Whoa. Who dare say that in this generation?

I imagined seated in Church on a Sunday and the Pastor said "Imitate me as I imitate Christ." I know the first thought that would cross my mind would be; why would I imitate you and not Christ - directly? Yes I can learn from you but Jesus is the standard not man.

That aside, how many of us can make that statement boldly with confidence and in truth like Apostle Paul? What made him confident that everything in and about him was like Christ? I'm sure a study of his life justify this statement. In my life, after Jesus, he is my inspiration for this christian journey.

We have many genuine ministers of the gospel, many that will never claim to be perfect as Jesus Christ, they continue to work out their faith with fear and trembling. Those that try to replace Christ in the heart of people are on a very slippery slop to idolatry.

I am ever mindful of self exaltation, it opens the door to the spirit of pride and idolatry. My priority is to point people to Yeshua Jesus not myself. I am still work-in-progress; working out my faith with fear and trembling, daily disciplining the flesh. I do not want to transfer my weaknesses to others, look unto Yeshua only.

Let no one put you on a pedestal, an elevated position you might not be able to maintain in this earthly flesh.

Point people to Christ. Do not become god to people.

Imitate only Yeshua. Do not let any humankind become god in your life.

 #PrayerforToday

Almighty Father Elohim. Thank You for the gift of my salvation. Thank You for giving me the grace to to work our my faith with fear and trembling. May I never take Your place in the heart of any human being. Help me to preach Christ and Him alone.  In the name of Yeshua our saviour. Amen.

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
 #AdeolaAkintoye ©