Tuesday, 25 March 2014
PRAYER as a Way of Life by Sis. Cristy and
Bro. Rolly Custodio
FOLLOW JESUS AS OUR ROLE MODEL (PART-3)
‘…Leaving you an example, that you should follow in
His steps.’ 1 Peter 2:21 NIV
Today’s Devotion
If you’re serious about becoming like Jesus,
examine your heart, then examine His:
(1) His heart was pure. He was cared
for by women, yet never accused of lustful thoughts (Luke 8:1-3). Peter, who travelled with Him for three
and a half years, described Him as a lamb ‘…unblemished and spotless…’ (1 Peter 1:19 NAS).
John concluded, ‘…In Him is no sin’ (1 John 3:5 NIV).
(2) His heart was peaceful. His disciples
shouted for fear in the storm, but not Jesus. He slept through it (Luke 8:22-25). Peter drew his sword to fight the
soldiers; He lifted His hand to heal (Luke 22:47-51). When
Peter denied Him, did Jesus lose His temper? When the soldiers spat in His
face, did He breathe fire in theirs? No, He was at peace. He forgave them. He
refused to be guided by vengeance.
(3) His heart was purposeful. He could summarize
His life with one sentence: ‘The Son of Man came to seek out and to save the
lost’ (Luke 19:10 RSV).
Jesus was so focused that He knew when to say, ‘…My time has not yet come’ (John 2:4 ESV)
and when to say, ‘…It is finished…’(John19:30NIV).
But He was not so focused that He was unpleasant.
Children couldn’t resist Him. He could find beauty in lilies, joy in worship,
and possibilities in problems. He could spend His days with multitudes of sick
people and still feel sorry for them. He spent over three decades wading
through the muck and mire of our sin, yet still saw enough beauty in us to die
for our mistakes. And you are called to follow in His steps.
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father, Thank you for your Word today.
Lord thank you for you are our role model who have pure heart and a peace spirit.
Lord you called me for a purpose in my life to be used to share your Good News
to the lost souls. Lord strengthens me to carry on the works that you were
doing here before on earth because you have always a better plans and purpose in
life that I will submit and follow you absolutely without reservation but ready
to be used anytime and anywhere to serve you in your Church your for your glory
In Jesus’ Name. Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord
I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart
as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the
bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16
that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal
Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God
please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible
Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible
Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents
and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal
Life also.
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