JESUS SPEAKING
“Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel. For as the Father raises the dead and gives life to them, even so the Son gives life to whom He will. For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son, that all should honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.” (John 5: 19 – 23)
FAITHFUL THOUGHTS
In this scripture, Jesus proclaims that whatever He sees the Father doing, He also does, “in like manner.” Thus His life is a perfect reflection of God’s will in every situation. Those who desire to accomplish God’s will more perfectly, must seek to implement Christ’s teachings and to mimic His behaviors.
Although being a parent is a blessing, it is certainly not without difficulty. As parents we are tasked with teaching our children how to behave. Despite everything we might communicate to our children through words, they will inevitably learn more from observing our behaviors than they will from any book, television show, or video. And so if we want our children to grow up as Christians, we too must mimic Jesus Christ. When we live and walk as believers, our children will also.
As the only Son of God, Jesus never once sinned; nor did He succumb to any temptation; but rather, He accomplished God’s perfect will in every situation. Whatever He saw God doing, He also did Himself. Our duty today as Christians is to mimic Christ and to implement His teachings in every area of our lives. And if we do have children, then they will see Christ in us and strive to follow Him.
“Lord Heavenly Father, we desire to live our lives devoid of sin and in perfect unity with Your will. Please convict our hearts and give us the discernment and the strength to be a reflection of Your Son. While we walk as Christians, may others see Jesus working in us and through us; and may they be drawn to Him. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things, according to Your will, in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you!
