Let them see Jesus in me.

Listen to this song and let it speak into you:
 


Do others see Jesus in you. In everything you say and do, do others see the reflection of Jesus flowing our of you? After all if you are a Christian, the word Christian means "little Christs". Do We represent that title well? What do scriptures say about this?



This is what Paul said we are to do:



1 Corinthians 11:1

Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.



So what did Jesus do? Since He is God, and the Holy Spirit is also God, Jesus fulfilled the fruits of the Spirit which are listed here:



Galatians 5:22-23



But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.



So if you are doing these traits in your life, it is safe to say you are imitating Jesus. Which also means others will see Jesus in you! That is what as followers of Jesus we are called to do! Look at the list and evaluate yourself by asking these questions:



Do I love others? Yes even your enemies as this is what Jesus did and has told us to do!



Is there joy in my life? True joy can only be found in your relationship with Jesus and then is expanded into other areas of your life. But it must start with Jesus.



Is there a sense of peace in my life even in turmoil? When you have Jesus in the center of your heart, you have a unexplainable peace even in the midst of the storm. Again if you don't have Jesus you won't have this peace.



Are you patient? That is another word for longsuffering. Jesus was patient with all...read the scriptures! When you show patience you show love...do others notice your patience and see Jesus?



Are you kind to others? What about that guy that cut you off this morning on the way to work? Kindness is a sure sign of Jesus in your life.



Is goodness a part of your life? Honesty and integrity are indwelt in you. Would others describe you as a good person?



Are you faithful? First of all to God? Striving to be obedient in every area of your life. Second to your wife or husband? Faithfulness is a sign of where your heart is....in God or in the desires of the world.



Gentleness...hmmmm. Do you fly off the handle easily? Do you yell often or raise your voice. Is anger overtaking you and you are harsh with others? Jesus wasn't. He showed grace and mercy and expects us to do the same.



Then finally self-control. If you have self-control much of these other traits will fall into line. Slow down and think, what would Jesus do in this situation, and then do as He would do.



How did you do in your evaluation? Do others see Jesus in you? Are you an imitator of Christ? Brothers and sisters we can change the would if we let others see our Jesus through us and then share why we live like we do....because Jesus gave his life for me and for you.



It is time for followers to let others see Jesus through us! It is not optional! Fruit grows because it is attached to the vine, our fruits of the spirit should be evident if we are attached to our vine....Jesus! (Read John 15)



Chew on this!



Tom