Daily In Christ

Verse Of The Day:
1Cor 11:1 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

My Thoughts:
Do you ever read a verse in the Bible and feel like God speaks volumes of stuff to you in that one verse? Today’s verse is that for me. We are called to be imitators of Christ, not Christian Posers. An imitator of Christ takes on the attributes of Christ and looks different that the rest of the world. A poser looks like a Christian and might even act like one, but isn’t really a true follower of Christ.

An imitator will love others in the midst of persecution. A poser will run from persecution. An imitator will show compassion to the poor. A poser will look at the poor with disgust. An imitator will live life with a purpose or mission in mind. A poser will go whichever way the wind blows to make it look like he is doing something. And an imitator will give up his life for the needs of others. A poser will hold on tight to his life and live for himself… Poser or imitator, which one do you want to be?

My Prayer:
Lord, help me to look like you and be like you in such a way that I am willing to lay my life down for others. I want to be an imitator of Christ not just a guy who looks like a Christian. Amen.