Thought for the Day 4/19/2024

 Friday Tale - To be like Jesus 

Our aim as believers in Christ is to become like Jesus. Even though we live in different cultures, have different life paths and careers, we should still be doing the sort of things that Jesus did. Two chapters in Matthew give us a good snapshot of the sort of things Jesus did in his day to day life that are possible for us to follow and do the same. After all, we do want to be like him. 

Matthew chapters 8 and 9 tell us how Jesus... 

- Was willing to help those in desperate need (Matthew 8 v 3).

- Used every-day life lessons to teach and encourage others (8 v 10 - 12).

- Used his abilities to help others (v 16).

- Turned cursing into blessing (v 28 - 32).

- Forgave sins (Matthew 9 v 2 - 6).

- Spent time with those who needed his help (v 10 - 13).

- Showed mercy (v 13).

- Came to bring joy (v 15).

- Had time for others even when he was busy with other things (v 19-23).

- Grew faith in others (v 29).

- Prayed (v 37 - 38).

It may be that the big miracles are not our place, but we can be willing to help, show compassion, give grace, show forgiveness, and to pray. In doing these, we will be living like Jesus.
~ Robert Prins (https://thinkythings.com/) 

For I gave you an example that you
also should do as I did to and for you.
~ John 13:15