BE HIS DISCIPLE: Walk As He Walked


Anchor Scripture: “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith . . . .” – Hebrews 12: 2a

Scripture References: Matthew 21: 28 – 32; 1 Cor. 3: 11

Admonition
Greetings from the Throne of Grace!

Most, if not all electronic gadgets come with manufacturers’ operational manual and we operate them based on the instructions contained in the manual. What we do when we so do is walking as the manufacturer of the gadget. That is, we are following the footsteps of the manufacturer without which our beloved gadget may malfunction.

Likewise, success in our Christian race depends on our willingness to run the race just as the Master did. In essence, our FINISHING STRONG is dependent on following the footsteps of Jesus Christ (Isaiah 1: 19, John 15: 5). That is why we are so admonished by this morning by the Holy Spirit in our anchor Scripture to look unto Him because He is the Author (He started it) and the Finisher (One Who can perfect it).

One scourge in the Christendom that we have to do away with today is that of men establishing their own ways, which are either overtly or covertly at variance with the way of the Lord, and imposing it on the people because they have a calling from God. Supporting a position with a Bible verse does not mean it is right or correct in the sight of God. These kinds of practices are what the Bible called the philosophies and wisdom of men which are full of vain deceits and the rudiments of this world (1 Corinthians 2: 5; Col. 2: 8). What matters is whether the Master did it or ordered us to do it.

One thing we really have to know is that the way God does His things is quite different from ours (Isaiah 55: 8). Therefore, most things we do and celebrate may not necessarily the things of God. 

What I have always advised is that people should take time to study the life of the Author and Finisher of our faith (if they truly believe in Him) and place the practices in their denominations side-by-side with it. If they align, you are on the Way; if not, rethink.
Jesus Christ is our perfect example (Hebrews 5: 9), no man is. Apostle Paul admonished us to be followers of God (Ephesians 51: 1). Matthew 5: 48 asks us to be perfect as our Father in heaven is and 1 Peter 2: 21 says Jesus Christ has given Himself an example unto us.   

As we round off today, let us know that to really FINISH STRONG in and with God, Jesus Christ is our ONLY STANDARD (John 14: 6). He says, “If any man serve me, let him follow me; . . . .” (John 12: 26a).

Till we meet tomorrow again on this beautiful journey of FINISHING STRONG together, please, keep keeping on in Him!

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