“THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father].” Ephesians 5:1
There’s not a whole lot to be added here. This verse is pretty simple. And what a wonderful picture it is. We’ve all seen this, children trying to copy the every move of a parent. They don’t always get it right, in truth they seldom do, but they give it their all and do their best. Mikaela was barely a year old when I caught her trying to shave her legs!
Each day we should be intentional about trying to imitate God. What do we know about God? Well, for starters, God is love. Are you love to those you come in contact with? Not just those you know and like but everyone… And what does it mean to be love? Not to act lovingly, but to actually be love?
I believe to be love is to radiate the characteristics of love found in 1 Corinthians 13. “Love is patient, kind, humble, slow to anger. It keeps no record of wrongs. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.” We are also told in that love covers a multitude of faults. And on the ultimate level we see that there is no greater love than to lay down your life. (John 15:13)
Over the next few days let’s try to keep this thought in the forefront of our minds. How do we imitate God? In every situation you encounter ask yourself, “Am I imitating God here?” Seeking to imitate your Father in all things can drastically change your life.
I’m no pilot but think of this…the difference between a horrific wreck and a successful landing is merely a change in approach.
“Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins [forgives and [a]disregards the offenses of others].” 1 Peter 4:8 (AMP)
