Follow in his Steps

2 Kings 20; Isaiah 38,39; Psalms 75; 1 Peter 2 

“Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind…Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul…To this you were called , because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.”

1 Peter 2:1, 11, 21

Our transformation, or sanctification, as Christ-followers is a process of actively ridding ourselves of heart attitudes, speech patterns, and unforgiveness which defile us. We are to avoid, or abstain, from sinful desires and influences in this world which war against our soul. This spiritual battle is experienced by every Christ-follower and sometimes even escalates to the level of physical suffering for the sake of Jesus and his Gospel. Jesus is our example of costly discipleship.

Are we becoming more or less like Jesus in this world?

In what ways do we experience the “war” against our soul?

The daily infilling of the Holy Spirit is available to us to empower and enable us to follow in Christ’s steps and grow in his character.

Are we following Jesus and fighting the good fight?

“Lord Jesus, my eyes are on you, for your glory.”