Are you a follower of Jesus?

For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you". 

                                                                      John 13:15   NKJV

Here, Jesus is speaking of servanthood. He implies that: 'if I do - you should do the same', the reason being is simple, a follower does what the leader does, otherwise they are not a follower. So if Jesus wants us to do the most menial of tasks, we should do it, because this is what Jesus does.

This reminds me of The Parable of the Good Samaritan  Luke 10:30-37:

"Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.  31Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32Likewise a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side.  33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.  34So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.  35On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you.’  36So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?”37And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.”Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

Just look and see what happened here. A priest came along - a person who represents God to the people. But instead of practicing what he preached, he walked by on the other side of the track. It was the same with a Levite, a man who assists priests rather ike deacons do today in most churches. Is this happening today? What do you think? 

If we say that we are followers of Christ, we must do what He does. Followers of Jesus don't " live lives by their own standards. They live life according to Jesus. Look at the actions of the Good Samaritan. In his compassion towards this unfortunate man, he was a type of Jesus - we can see Jesus doing exactly the same. Now Samaritans, were a hated  race of the Jews. Racial prejudice was a part of these times as well and yet, look at what he did. His actions put the other two characters to shame. 

Let us remember, that Jesus would expect us to do what He would have done. Why? Because we are one of His followers too.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen

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