“Wherefore I beseech you, BE YE FOLLOWERS OF ME. For this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.” 1Cor.4:16-17
“BE YE FOLLOWERS OF ME, even as I also am of Christ.” 1Cor.11:1.
Very inspiring and challenging admonition St. Paul wrote to the church, hence, Christ’s redeemed people in Corinth whose spiritual father he is; he was the one who led them to Christ Jesus.
The message here is his living exemplary life based on his personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ; his way of life agrees with what he teaches everywhere! Such that he could boldly say in these two passages: BE YE FOLLOWERS OF ME! Follow my example in every area! Hence, watch me and how I live as it agrees with Christ Jesus and what His word says! Surely as you follow me, you will be fulfilled in life and make it to heaven because I am focused on pleasing the Lord Jesus in thought, word and deed!
Challenge: Can you boldly tell people to be followers of you just as St. Paul said above? Hence, you are reflecting Christ Jesus in every way, in love, in humility, total obedience to the Father’s will no matter what it will cost you, even your life! This is the exemplary life St. Paul taught and lived out that he declared towards the end of his life: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” 2Tim.4:6-7.
(See also 2Corinthians 11:23-29 – summary of what he endured for Christ). Glory to God! May our lives be exemplary like this in every way and challenge and draw others to faith in Christ Jesus and then the glorious heavenly rewards afterwards, in Jesus’ name.
Have a blessed, fruitful and victorious week and daily life in Christ Jesus.
Pastor Raymond Adonai
