Stepping Out With God - Pasir Panjang Church of Christ Singapore

How to Follow
in the Footsteps of Jesus
The Bible exhorts us in 1 Peter 2:21 - "For even hereunto were ye called:
because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should
follow his steps"
1. In attempting to imitate our Lord, we start with a disciplined prayer life.
Luke 11:1 records, "And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain
place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to
pray, as John also taught his disciples."
2. A Christ-like follower is passionate about the church. He is present, active
and supportive. John 2:17 tells us, "And his disciples remembered that it
was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up".
3. If we are serious about following Christ, we will also love and care for our
fellow followers. In John 10:11-12, Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd: the
good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
4. A Christ-like follower will promote and empower others. We learn in John
21:15, "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of
Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou
knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs."
5. To keep on following Jesus, and not to give up, we need to cultivate the
joy of Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 explains the long-term endurance of our Lord
and for us, "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for
the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and
is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
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