1 Peter 2:21 (NLT2) For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.
There’s a song that says:
To be like Jesus, to be like Jesus,
all I ask is to be like Him.
Through this hard trial from earth to glory,
oh how I long to be like Him.
What does it take to be like Jesus? The last verse of that song says:
(Oh, how I long,) oh, how I long to be like Him.
(He's so meek and lowly,) so meek and lowly,
(Jesus is ever humble and holy,) humble and holy.
Humility, meekness and lowliness is a picture of Jesus. Suffering and trials is what it takes to obtain theses qualities that Jesus has. These aren’t obtained naturally, but super naturally, when we walk with him through difficult times. We not only desire to be like Him, but He also desires us to become like Him.
Matthew 11:28-29 (NLT2) Mt 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Submitted by Pastor Stave
