World Church Prayer Requests. He lived to bring glory to His Father. When we make ourselves available to God's presence, we continue to grow closer to Him. Title: Just Like Jesus Devotional, Repackaged |. Jesus was so focused on his task that he knew when to say, "My time has not yet come" (John 2:4) and when to say, "It is finished" (John 19:30). Malachi 1:6 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 145 million products in print. We love because he first loved us. Read it out loud: stuckititis. ) So is it possible to be perfect, is it possible to be like Christ? For that reason I think it wise that we study Jesus' heart of forgiveness to understand what it means to be just like him.
Jesus stopped everything He was doing because He needed to be with God in the intimate way that He lived in relationship with God. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. How do you know that God is transforming your heart to be like Jesus' heart? More specifically – where is Jesus at that moment? If you missed the beginning of the series, click here. 17:4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Of course we will never be Just Like Jesus, but if any book can nudge us along this road, it is this one. The Lord visited His faithful servant in his banishment, and gave him instruction regarding what was to come upon the world. There should be a closer and more diligent study of this book [Revelation], a more earnest presentation of the truths it contains, truths which concern all who are living in these last days. They traveled with him, provided direction to the crowds, and served as bodyguards and friends. He loves you right where you are.
As you act on your faith and obey God, like Jesus did, your knowledge will grow, and so will your desire to be obedient. Remove the wayward desires from my mind oh Lord that I may speak and act like you every day. 1:9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Product dimensions:||5. Why does God make such an amazing offer? But do you remember what happened just before this story begins? Jesus had no bad habits; God wants to do away with yours. Don't confuse God's love with the love of people.
"I am in the Father and the Father is in me, " he stated (John 14:11). But he was not so focused on his goal that he was unpleasant. Revelation 1:3, NRSV. ISBN-13:||9780849948503|. You can either reach us via. Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 2:6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 2:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Jesus performs one of his most famous miracles and then whats he do after that? Why are you looking at me that way? He also refused to be guided by anything other than his high call. The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? For many of the thousands in attendance, witnessing Jesus speak meant they had not taken the necessary steps to secure food for the day – particularly laboring to earn daily money and baking bread. He was always sending him to represent him everywhere. ISBN-13: 978-0-7852-2890-5. What would happen if we not only flipped the switch but lived in the light?
Job 1:8 says "Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man. " The same one who saved your soul longs to remake your heart. I ask especially for today, that I might touch someone's life with love that especially needs it whether they respond favourably to that love or not. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. Even during His greatest suffering, He easily forgave, stayed true to the will of His Father, and found ways to radiate joy. It's just like any relationship, except it's with God, our Creator. His heart was at peace. It's just not that simple. Publication date:||12/31/2012|. 2 Peter 1:16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
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Don't we make the same mistake? You already have the heart of Christ. I would be like Jesus. " Leadership experts Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges lead you through the Lead Like Jesus framework of the heart, head, hands, and habits, with daily applications of these key concepts that focus your heart on Jesus through Scripture and prayer. For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. In this 5-day Plan, we'll take a closer look at the life of Jesus to discover how we should live our lives. Such permanence can lead to panicat least it did in me.