A while back, Paul Overstreet released a video based on his song "My Father In Me." The video features fathers and their children displaying their resemblance. We remember these sayings: "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" (and) "he or she, is a chip off the old block." How do you resemble your parents? I strongly resemble my parents both in appearance and character.
The Apostle Paul strongly encourages the Christians at Ephesus (and us) since they (we) are "dearly beloved children" (v.1) to "be imitators of God." And of course the first characteristic he encourages is that of LOVE. "Live a life of love" follow the example of the love that Christ showed to us. "Jesus Christ gave His life for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." (v.2)
In these days that are full of evil motives and activity, it is a great temptation to live foolishly and selfishly; doing those things that contrary to the will of God.
The Apostle Paul challenges us to make the most of everyday, imitating our heavenly Father, so the world will see Him in us. Jesus said that "any one who has seen Him, has seen the Father. (John 14:9b) That is one of the reasons why Jesus came to our world; to show us the Father. So in turn, when we commit to living the Christian life, we will be showing our heavenly Father to the world.
"Be like Jesus, this my song,
in the home, and in the throng,
be like Jesus all day long,
I would be like Jesus."
(GP)
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