Walk as He walked

 

Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.  He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. - 1 John 2:3-6

 

He who says he is in Christ should have a goal. We should have a target to show us how to live. We need to have a pattern.

 

While it is clear what our pattern is we have to admit that it is a pretty high standard.

 

We ought to walk as Jesus walked.

 

That’s a pretty powerful thought and a pretty challenging target. How are we supposed to walk as He walked? 

 

Fortunately, He  came to earth as a man so that we could see His pattern. We can see His love and concern and compassion and kindness and grace and humility. We see His selflessness and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for us.

 

We call ourselves Christian, but how often do we really walk like Him? When people see us do they even see that there is a difference between us and the rest of the world?

 

First impressions are lasting. When I meet someone for the first time what do they think of me? Do they see a Christlike man? As others watch my walk over the years do they see a continual Christlike walk?