Wednesday 23 January 2013

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.

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