Living Like Jesus Lived

 Scripture:

“But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

John tells us here that when we obey God’s word, we show how completely we love Him. Our love should be demonstrated by obedience to God’s word. He continues to say those who say they live in God, should live their lives like Jesus did. Jesus lived in complete obedience to the Father in all things.

Application:

Obedience to God’s word is the thing that demonstrates, more than anything else, that we love God. We can say we love God with our lips, but when it is from our hearts, it will be demonstrated by obedience. Jesus lived in complete submission to the will of the Father. As He came to the end of His life and His crucifixion, Jesus asked the Father if there was any other way, then said, “nevertheless, not my will but Yours be done.” Jesus lived to obey the Father and we must live like Jesus lived.

Prayer:

Lord God, thank You for Your Spirit that empowers me to live like Jesus lived. Thank You for the price Jesus paid so I could have eternal life. Help me to live like Jesus lived on this earth, in complete obedience to You. Show me the way forward and teach me to walk in full submission to You at all times. Let my life be used for Your glory every day and in every way.

Yours Forever,

Jeff