"history is largely told as a chronicle of great people doing great things. But for most of us, life is not made up of big moments, its made up of small moments. And with every small choice, with every small decision, we are defining ourselves. Are we honest? Are we faithful? Are we proud of ourselves or are we disappointed by who we've become? Life rarely turns out the way that we plan. The unexpected happens and it surprises us with new and exciting possibilities. But sooner or later reality hits you in the face and you have to grow and adapt to these changes"
I want to share with you my role model and my ambition.
Although He had "no beauty that we should desire Him..." it was His personality that drew men to Him. His personality traits were like no other.
He had a COMPASSIONATE nature. He had compassion for the crowds “because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd” Matthew 9:36. Because of His compassion for them, he healed them when they were sick, Matthew 14:14, and because of their hunger he compassionately made enough food to feed more than 5000, Matthew 15:32.
He was SERIOUS and FOCUSED. He had a mission in life and never got sidetracked from it, knowing the heaviness of it and the shortness his time on earth. His attitude was that of a SERVANT. "He did not come to BE served, but to SERVE" Mark 10. KINDNESS and SELFLESSNESS were the two key things to His personality.
He was SUBMISSIVE to His Father's will when He came to earth and he became obedient to death on a cross. He knew that dying on the cross was the only payment His Father could accept for our salvation. He was a SUBMISSIVE Son to Mary and Joseph. He grew up in a normal household.. He was OBEDIENT to his Father’s will.
He had a heart of MERCY and FORGIVENESS - "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" Luke 23: 34. "...If we admit that we have sinned, He will forgive us our sins..." 1 john 1:9. He was also LOVING in His relationships.
He had a reputation for being GOOD and CARING. He often healed people and in most places He went so people might know who he was!! He proved to be the Son of the living God by all the miracles He did, all the time showing concern for the sufferings of those around Him.
HONEST and TRUTHFUL - He never contradicted His own Word. He spoke TRUTH wherever He went. He lived a life we could follow clearly. "I am the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE..." John 14:6. At the same time, He was PEACEFUL. He didn't argue His case or try to bully His way into people's hearts.
He was INTIMATE with the people that followed him. He spent quality time with them. He absolutely loved their fellowship, taught them, and helped them to focus on what was eternal and everlasting. He was also intimate with His Heavenly Father. He prayed to Him regularly, listened, obeyed, and cared about God's reputation. (Angry at the moneychangers who were buying and selling in the temple, He was AUTHORITATIVE, ''My house shall be called a house of prayer but you have made it a robbers den!" He was a STRONG, but quiet LEADER. Everywhere He went the people followed Him, so willing to listen to His teaching.
He was PATIENT, he knows and understands our weaknesses. He was and is "patient toward you, not wishing for any to die, but for all to come to repentance" 2 Peter 3:9
He had a COMPASSIONATE nature. He had compassion for the crowds “because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd” Matthew 9:36. Because of His compassion for them, he healed them when they were sick, Matthew 14:14, and because of their hunger he compassionately made enough food to feed more than 5000, Matthew 15:32.
He was SERIOUS and FOCUSED. He had a mission in life and never got sidetracked from it, knowing the heaviness of it and the shortness his time on earth. His attitude was that of a SERVANT. "He did not come to BE served, but to SERVE" Mark 10. KINDNESS and SELFLESSNESS were the two key things to His personality.
He was SUBMISSIVE to His Father's will when He came to earth and he became obedient to death on a cross. He knew that dying on the cross was the only payment His Father could accept for our salvation. He was a SUBMISSIVE Son to Mary and Joseph. He grew up in a normal household.. He was OBEDIENT to his Father’s will.
He had a heart of MERCY and FORGIVENESS - "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" Luke 23: 34. "...If we admit that we have sinned, He will forgive us our sins..." 1 john 1:9. He was also LOVING in His relationships.
He had a reputation for being GOOD and CARING. He often healed people and in most places He went so people might know who he was!! He proved to be the Son of the living God by all the miracles He did, all the time showing concern for the sufferings of those around Him.
HONEST and TRUTHFUL - He never contradicted His own Word. He spoke TRUTH wherever He went. He lived a life we could follow clearly. "I am the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE..." John 14:6. At the same time, He was PEACEFUL. He didn't argue His case or try to bully His way into people's hearts.
He was INTIMATE with the people that followed him. He spent quality time with them. He absolutely loved their fellowship, taught them, and helped them to focus on what was eternal and everlasting. He was also intimate with His Heavenly Father. He prayed to Him regularly, listened, obeyed, and cared about God's reputation. (Angry at the moneychangers who were buying and selling in the temple, He was AUTHORITATIVE, ''My house shall be called a house of prayer but you have made it a robbers den!" He was a STRONG, but quiet LEADER. Everywhere He went the people followed Him, so willing to listen to His teaching.
He was PATIENT, he knows and understands our weaknesses. He was and is "patient toward you, not wishing for any to die, but for all to come to repentance" 2 Peter 3:9
This guy's called Jesus. Pretty impressive don't you think?
There is absolutely no-one like him. He's my role model, the bible tells me i should imitate him, and i couldn't think of anyone better to try and be like.
With this comes my ambition which is to get to heaven. with ambition there has to be an aim. My aim is to be like Jesus.
The quote at the beginning shows how we can plan out life and it doesn't go the way we wanted it to. I've realised that my plan will never work but God's plan for me will.
I've chosen what race i'm going to run. its not too late for you to pick yours.
(note: if you're looking for a race to run, the one that includes Jesus is a great one :D....in fact its the only one that works really ;) )
Rosey! This is fantastic! I want to grow up and be just like you. You are wise beyond your years with a faith and understanding that is admirable! Thanks for sharing this <3
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