September 18, 2024

IMITATORS

Ephesians 5:1-2

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Personal Challenge

We are told here to be imitators of God. How do we do that if we are not close to Him? How do we do this if we do not know Him intimately? We must be consistently following in His footsteps if we are to ever pick up His characteristics and teachings. Once again, being a Christian, a follower of Christ, is not a onetime event, or a passive following. We must constantly be moving forward in our relationship with Him, or we are moving backwards. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Love, have mercy!