From time to time, we sing an old hymn entitled, Footprints Of Jesus. The chorus of this song reads...
Footprints of Jesus, that make the pathway glow; we will follow the steps of Jesus where e'er they go.
For those who understand the nature of Christ (God's Son and the Savior of mankind), following in the footsteps of Jesus is the prime objective. Consider the words of Peter's God-breathed message...
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
1 Peter 2:21, ESV
But how does one truly follow in Christ's footsteps?
B -- Believe in him (John 1:12)
Y -- Yield to him (Romans 12:1)
G -- Go to him in prayer (1 John 5:14-15)
R -- Read & study his word (2 Timothy 2:15)
O -- Obey his commands (John 15:14)
W -- Work for him (1 Corinthians 15:58)
I -- Ignore the works of darkness (Ephesians 5:11)
N -- Nothing held back (1 Thessalonians 5:19)
G -- Give talents and resources (Matthew 25:20; 2 Corinthians 9:7)
I -- Increase in fruit (John 15:8)
N -- Neglect not God's gift (1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6)
G -- Gather with the saints (Hebrews 10:25)
R -- Redeem the time (Ephesians 5:16; 2 Timothy 2:4)
A -- Abstain from every form of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
C -- Conquer Satan and temptation (James 4:7; Matthew 26:41)
E -- Expect Christ's return (Hebrews 9:28)
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
2 Peter 3:18, ESV
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