One of the ways we learn is by observation. This is a powerful way of learning. The problem is that many people are not aware of that so they hang around with and learn from the “wrong crowd”. The Lord Jesus lived His life in such a way that it became an example to the disciples. John 13:15 says: “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you”. We need to carefully pick out those who we choose to learn from. We are always learning from someone, so decide to focus only on those who will give you an excellent example. Phillipians 3:17 (ERV) says: “Brothers and sisters, join together in following my example. Also, learn by watching those who are living the way we showed you”. Make a quality assessment today of whose example you have been following to ensure that your mind and heart is receiving the right training. Are they taking you higher? Are they drawing you closer to Christ? Are they affirming who you are in Christ? Remember, those who you spend time with could help to make you successful or help to destroy you!
your confidence has great reward!
In life, there will be times that people and circumstances come against us. The scriptures reveal how God’s servants went through many problems and persecutions. However, with God on their side, they were delivered time and time again. Romans 8:31 (AMP) says: “What then shall we say to all these things? If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us”? It confirms that we will be challenged, but it also says “who will be successful against us”? so it is not that we will never have problems. The point is that these issues, challenges and persecutions will NOT be successful against us. The key is not to give up or give in. Galations 6:9 says: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”. Hebrews 10: 35, 36 “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised”. Continue to stand in your faith in Christ. Your breakthrough is on its way!
