To Be More Like Jesus

1. Compassionate and loving to the point of death.
2. Loving those who hated him.
3. Free if complained and grumbling.
4. Silent before his accusers.
5. Obedient to his Father in all things.
6. Concerned with and guided only by his Father's will.
7. Willing to suffer for the sake of others.
8. A selfless humble servant.
9. Willing to severe for a time the most important relationship he had in order be united forever with us.
10. Willing to be punished and persecuted in the place of others.
11. Always spurred on because of the deep love he had for his Father and for us!

This is a list of things that the Lord brought to my mind this morning while sitting in church. I want to be more like my Savior. He was such an amazing man in his life here on earth. He showed such love and compassion! I can't wrap my mind around who Jesus is or what it really cost him to die for me, but I am every thankful. There are no words to describe what it means. What a beautiful Savior!

Would I be so compassionate for others? Would I see hurt and have it move me to do something? Do I love those who just dislike me? Do I whine and complain about life and circumstance? Would I suffer even just a little for someone who didn't like me? Would I be willing to serve others even if I didn't have to? I could go on, but you see the idea.

 As we were driving to church this morning I was full of complaints. I realized that I would have been one of the grumbling Israelites in the wilderness, probably one of the worst. It was depressing to be so honest, but I am thankful that the Lord revealed this weakness. Then in His wonderfully sweet way, the Father brought my eyes to His Son so that I could see more clearly. It will never cease to surprise me when someone teaches on the exact subject I have been wrestling with just days or even minutes before. Our eyes were turned to Jesus and the events of His life and death. He lived through some of the worst circumstances imaginable to man. I am amazed that he lived through such things and never voiced a complaint or bitter word. The Son of God, the creator, willingly allowed men to taunt, beat, accuse, and humiliate him for my sake. He endured such terrible things at the hands of man. He could have called his angel armies to the rescue and finished us all off, but He chose to endure the suffering for our sake! What love! Lord, make me more like you!