Be imitators of God - Ephesians 5:1.
Love one another
A disciple loves others just as Christ
loves him. A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I
have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you
are My disciples, if you have love for one another - John 13:34,35.
Forsake everything
When we seek worldly possessions more than
the Lord, we cannot be a disciple of God. Likewise, whoever of you does not
forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple - Luke 14:33. For the love of
money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the
faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows - 1
Timothy 6:10.
Put God first
We
are disciples of God when we put God first in our life. If anyone comes to Me
and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and
sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple - Luke 14:26.
Deny yourself
We are disciples of God only when we deny ourselves and crucify
our flesh on the cross. If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny
himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me - Luke 9:23. And whoever
does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple - Luke 14:27.
Abide in Jesus & bear much fruit
When we abide in Jesus and bear
much fruit, we are disciples of God. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in
you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My
Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples -
John 15:7,8.
Abide in God’s Word
When we abide in God’s Word, we are disciples of God. If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed - John 8:31. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom - Colossians 3:16.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to live as
true disciples by imitating You in our life. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment