Follow in the steps of Jesus.

1Peter 2:21
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

Do you want to follow in the footsteps of Jesus?  'I know I do, even
though I fail in so many ways.'  Here are a few things we need to look at if we want to follow. 1. Jesus never acted in haste, he never
made decisions under pressure.  Our mistakes often happen because of impatience.  2.  He knew when to work and when to rest.  If you remember in the storm on the sea of Galilee all the disciples were panicking, but Jesus slept soundly through it.  However in the garden of Gethsemane the disciples slept, but Jesus sweated.  He knew when to act and when to trust.  Yes, he knew when to leave it
in the hands of God.  It is a secret that each one of us needs to
learn if we are to do the will of God, and not burn out.  Nobody was busier than Jesus, everyone wanted something from him.

There are times when we need to go away from what we are doing, separate ourselves in order to do what is right, and also to receive.
In other words we need balance.  We need to rest, because when we've rested we think more clearly, and we make better decisions.
Following in Jesus footsteps means being lead not driven.
Always remember that Jesus suffered for us, and he wants to show

us the right way.  Let him lead you.

Our God Heals.

Jeremiah 17:14
O Lord, if you heal me, I will be truly healed; if you save me, I will
be truly saved.


How much do we truly trust God?  We may trust him sometimes,
but not always.  We need to be like Jeremiah and others in the Bible and trust God in everything.  Jeremiah shows his trust in God
when he says ' If you heal me I will be truly healed; if you save me I will be truly saved.'

He had no doubts.  Is that not how we should be?  God will lovingly heal us not only physically but spiritually if we let him and
trust in him.  But we must let him heal us in his own time, not ours.
We are often too impatient and want things done straight away. 
We need to be patient.  Remember if we trust God completely then

we can also say- 'If you heal me I will be healed, if you save me I will be truly saved.'

Humility

1Peter 5:5-6
Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders.  Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with
humility, for God resists the proud.  But gives grace to the humble.
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time.

True greatness does not come for those who seek worldly fame,
but for those who serve in Jesus' name.

Whatever you do, do it with humility.  That is the recipe for success.

Our only Saviour.

Israel 43:1-2
But now this is what the Lord says- he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:  '' Fear not, for I have redeemed you:
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.  When you pass through the waters, I shall be with you; and when you pass through
the rivers they will not sweep over you.

In this passage God is speaking of Israel, He created Israel and made it special to him.  He protected Israel in troubled times.  and he protects us too when we are troubled.  God knows each one of us by name and he loves everyone of us, no matter who we are or where we come from.   We are important to God.  We need not

fear for God is always with us.  He is our only Saviour.

Let us praise God.

Psalm 34:1
''I will praise the Lord at all times.  his praise shall continually be in
my mouth.

Romans 15:11
''Praise the Lord all you gentiles and let all the peoples praise Him.

(Gentiles- non Jews.)

Praise in the book of Psalms is often directed to God.  We should
consider in our hearts all what God has done and does for us.  Praising and thanking God should come natural for us.  Remembering His goodness, and having complete faith in everything He does.  Remember He is our Creator.  He holds everything in His hands.  Remember who He is- loving, just, faithful, forgiving and patient.

Let us praise God, let us give thanks to Him.  What a wonderful way to start the day.

I have a lot to praise God for, and I'm sure you have too.  Waking

up in the morning is enough to praise him, and thanking him for watching over us.

True Security is found in God

Romans 8:37
In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

Though danger lurks on every side.  In Christ our Lord we will abide.  Our God is
strong, our hope is sure, In Him alone we are secure.

Safety is not found in the absence of danger, but in the presence of God.

do you have the security of God within you?  We face many sorrows, trials, tears and fears
in our lives.  But true security is found in God.