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IMITATING JESUS 2

Text : Heb. 12:2

 *Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.* 

We established yesterday that God wants us to become like Christ more than anything else. Today, we shall look further at some of the steps to take in following the example of Christ:

1.) *Lay aside weights and besetting sins.* This presupposes that even as a Christian, we still carry weights and sins capable of separating one from God. A besetting sin refers to any sin that constantly trips you off in your work with God. 

Now, it is your responsibility to lay aside these things in the place of prayer and self control(discipline). 

2.) *Run your race with patience.* The way to becoming like Christ is a life-long journey. Patience is required to stay on the path of Christlikeness in the place of prayer and discipline. 

3.) *Look unto Jesus,* Here, the Bible encourages us to study the life of Jesus, with the aim of mirroring Him. 

 *This is, in fact, what you were called to do, "...because the Messiah also suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his steps"1Pe 2:21.* 

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1.) Pray for Grace to lay aside every weight and besetting sins. 

2.) Help me Lord to continually fix my gaze on Jesus. 

Bible reading: Heb. 12:1-29.

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