(KJV.) 1 PETER 2:21-23
(21) For even hereunto were ye called:because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
(22) Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
(23) Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
COPYCATS OF JESUS!
Brethren, as believers, let us emulate Christ in all our undertakings; this is the basic of our callings in the faith of his righteousness; for, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, suffered and died to pay for our iniquities, and this is one of the major reasons, why we should also act in accordance with his footsteps: we are to exemplify ourselves in him, that means, to sacrifice, deny ourselves of things of the flesh, seek after things of the spirit, be ready to undergo persecutions and sufferings, even to points of death, take up our crosses and follow Jesus Christ; not only that, but parts of our duties as believers, are to strengthen other believers, minister, encourage, and inspire them to continue in the faith, in his righteousness, not to be dismayed when going through hardships for righteousness sake; but to be strong in the Lord, and support those who are in persecutions with prayers; for, it is written, "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." (2 Timothy 3:12); it a package deal!; therefore, let us be in spirit at all times, pray, read his words; for it is written, "Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (Ephesians 6:11-12).
Case in point, though Jesus Christ was born of the Spirit of our Father, and there was no sins found in him, or ungodly behaviors such as lying, craftiness and deceitfulness; he was afflicted, whipped, crushed with the cross, suffered for our iniquities; but he did not opened up his mouth; but offered himself as a sheep, speechless to his slayers, and did not say a word, but took all blames, pains and sufferings so that humanity can be set free from bondage of iniquities forevermore; therefore, as believers and followers of Christ; the world will hate us; same way, they hated Jesus, they will try to make our lives miserable, however, if we follow the footsteps of Christ, let us not pay attention to enemy attacks, but focus our eyes entirely on Jesus Christ who called us out of darkness into his marvelous lights; and shine our lights among darkness; when we respond to what evil people say or do; we empower them to continue to persecute and trouble our souls; if we emulate Christ, we will not open up our mouths but endure all sufferings with spirits of perseverance, forbearance, control ourselves, be shinning examples, take it all; for Jesus took it all on the cross; and still said, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34); futhermore, there is a day set aside, when judgment will come upon evil doers, on that day, we will laugh out loud with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior in his glory forevermore.
Brethren, when they insulted Jesus Christ, he did not insult them back nor opened up his mouth; at times we have to be quiet, allow enemies to reproach, provoke, persecute and torment our lives, for when we respond or fight for ourselves, Jesus Christ cannot fight our battles; we have to realized that when good or bad things happen to children of our Father; he feels their emotions; therefore, if we are sad, he partakes of our sadness, same way, when we rejoice, his spirits rejoices within our innermost spirits; for he is a merciful Father; therefore, when evil people hurt our feelings, they hurt our Father himself; and who can fight against him; or win battles over him?; no one!; therefore, let us rejoice in the righteousness of our Father through Jesus Christ; submit our souls entirely under his mighty hands of protection; it is written in the book of Psalms 91:1 "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty,"; therefore, our Father is our habitations we will not fear no foes; and when Jesus suffered for our iniquities, he did not threaten anyone, but surrendered all things into the hands of our Father, who judges by his uprightness, to take absolute control; for it is written in the book of Isaiah 53:7, "He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his month."; therefore, let us practice quietness in times of troubles, and allow Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior take absolute control of all situations forvermore.
CONCLUSION:
Dearly beloved, all souls on this earth has callings of Jesus Christ; believers and unbelievers the same, our callings are planted in our innermost spirits before we were born; however, all gifts and callings not the same, some are called physicians, engineers, lawyers, evangelists, housekeepers etc.,, we all have duties and responsibilities to perform on this earth; collectively, we dwell upon this earth in groups, but individually we possess gifts and talents that are needed to function together as a whole body under the jurisdiction of our Father through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior; and we need to lean on one another's gift and talents to accomplish our god-giving assignments; if we hate and provoke one another, we break the chains of love and togetherness in our Father through Jesus Christ our Lord and savior; for, we cannot be followers of that which is good, but disagree or do evil against one another; this is not Christlike, let us emulate Christ; see ourselves as brothers and sisters and not enemies; love one another as ourselves, think positive thoughts towards one another, and even unto those who plan and plot evil against us; for, we ought to forgive them that our ways may be righteous before our Father through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior forever and evermore. Amen and Amen!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
(KJV.) 1 Peter 3:13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
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