1 Corinthians 11 - 1.28.26

Scripture

I Corinthians 11:1 - Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

Observation

Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. What a bold statement from Paul! But this is the definition of discipleship. As we are running hard after God, we should be bringing others with us and training them up.

The Great Commission - Matthew 16:20:

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Application

To me, “follow my example” is a scary statement. I am not worthy to have others follow my example. But we can’t extract the first part of the statement from the second part – as I follow the example of Christ. I am not good enough, or strong enough, or spiritual enough to have people follow my example. And that is the whole point. We need Jesus. We need Jesus to save us. We need Jesus to guide us. We need Jesus to go with us and grow us and mold us in his image. And as we go, we are called to take others with us. As we learn to live and love like Jesus, we are called to help others do the same.

Prayer

God, please help me to live in a way that shows others how to follow You. Help me to be so connected to You, that your light shines out of me. Fill me with your power so I can imitate Jesus daily and use me to help others along the way.

- Debbie Dunn