Philippians 4:9
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me– put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
The boldest statements in the New Testament come from Jesus. No one is going to top, whoever “believes in me will never die” and “no one comes to the Father except through me.” But today’s passage, I believe, is the boldest statement made by someone other than Jesus.
Paul lived his life with such passion and mission that he could invite his readers to put into practice all they had seen him do and heard him say. That’s bold! In another letter to the Corinthians, Paul explained why he could speak with such confidence: “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). Paul could invite others to live as he lived, because he was committed to live as Jesus lived.
How about you? Are you committed to follow the example of Jesus? In your leadership style? In your marriage. In your parenting? In your singleness? In your studies? In your calling? In your finances? What would that commitment look like in your life? What changes would you have to make? Man, wouldn’t it be great to look into the eyes of those you love and say with confidence, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
Father, show us where we need to change in order to make that statement. And, after you show us, give us the courage to make the changes. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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