“The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:9).
When a disciple of Jesus models godly behavior, copy that behavior. When you are taught well, listen to what is being taught. In and through all things, be guided by the Lord so that You may continue the journey of becoming like Christ. The Lord is making a new creation in you through grace and you are to put into practice these things as a part of becoming what is new.
Lord, help me to focus upon what I need to focus upon. Help me to model what is good and tell me so that I may know what is good. In and through all things, help me to daily be conformed ever more closely to the image of Christ. In You alone is there hope and being a part of the new creation You are making by grace, which is the invitation You have given me. Help me to always fully participate in what You are doing.
Lord Jesus, You have come not only as the One who purchased our redemption through the cross, but You also have modeled the godly life. Help me to see with new eyes the ways in which You demonstrated how to live this life You have given us. Guide me today in Your ways so that I may live into the new life which is mine through You. Through all these things, bring me ever more nearer to You. Amen.
