BE AN EXAMPLE

DAILY GRACE FRI. 16TH JUNE, 2017 BE AN EXAMPLE 1 TIM. 4:12 Thank the great God of all grace for another beautiful day, loaded with bountiful benefits for us that love Him and work according to His counsel. " Let no man despise your youth: but be you an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity". A believer in Christ is expected to be a true representation of God the Father (everywhere, everyday and at all times and in all things). Having given a full access to Him through His Son and by following/ yielding to the dealings of the Holy Spirit (Psa. 32:8) in all of his deeds. The believers were first called Christians in Antioch, and this is basically because of their Christ-like nature. It's a pity today that not all believers is like Christ Jesus in thoughts, conversation, acts and deeds. This is not far from the fact that they simply are still living their lives by the dictates of their flesh and such people can not please God (Rom. 8:8). Of course, it's not a day journey and it won't happen suddenly, it has to do with a daily walk of faith and obedience unto the dictates of the Holy Spirit given to believers to teach them all things. This is also why the path of a sinner is such that shines brighter and brighter unto the perfect day. As he walks daily in full obedience to the Holy Spirit, he is becoming better and better on daily basis until the full nature of Christ is fully formed in him. The call to salvation is a lifestyle, a life worthy of emulation by others. Apostle Paul said follow me as I follow Christ (1 Cor.11:1). The moment a man fails to stop following Jesus Christ, he is a very dangerous man to follow his footsteps because a natural man is wicked. The day a man gives his heart to God, He does a thorough work of grace on his heart, He gives him an entirely new heart, a heart of flesh, a willing and yielding heart. Heart that finds it easy to do the will of God (Eze. 35:26-27, Phil. 2:13). A natural man can not thinks of doing good continuously except he experience a change of heart. When the thought of a man is right, his words and actions will surely be right and vice versa. Hence, as a believer in Christ Jesus, you must know in your heart that you are called into a lifetime walk with God, where you are to keep you face set up on Him alone otherwise you will fall by the way if you loose your focus grip of Him. Beloved, Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus (Phil. 2:5). A believer is to think right and be an example to other believers in word, in conversation (communication), in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity of heart. You must realise that you need the help of the Holy Ghost to live an exemplary life. This is possible when you allow the Holy Spirit to take the lead and you follow. May God strengthen your heart in Jesus' name. Amen. Enjoy your day! Personal Confession: Oh Lord, my Father, l receive the grace to be an example of a true believer everywhere and all the times in Jesus' name. Enquiries@PGM lnt'l richgracemission@gmail.com www.pentecostalgrace.blogspot.com.ng +2348058561464 +2347083069998