"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God..."
The definition of imitator is:
1.
to follow or endeavor to follow as a model or example: to imitate an author's style; to imitate an older brother.
2.
to mimic; impersonate: The students imitated the teacher behind her back.
3.
to make a copy of; reproduce closely.
4.
to have or assume the appearance of; simulate; resemble.
It is a verb, which means action is has to take place. We must me doers. And if we are truly imitating Him, we must be active, for He is active. We are to walk in love and a little further on "walk as children of light." What do you find yourself imitating? Is it God? If not, why, what is holding you back? Christ did not participate in the sins this passage talks about NEITHER should we. We are to actively be "addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Trials can make this last line difficult, but even in our trials we aren't getting what we truly deserve! Christ didn't sin, for He perfectly imitated the Father, even when tempted. I pray that I give thanks in all. Even with this car situation, there is SO much to be thankful for. Why do we complain when we have it so good? I want to shine with the light of Christ and show and demonstrate His love as I imitate Him!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
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this is an GREAT reminder - what are we imitating?? in light of this weekend's messages, wow! so much to be thinking on!
still praying for that car to be provided... =)
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