WWJD- IHWY?

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7-22-19 Monday

 

WWJD-IHWY

While most know the WWJD movement as a recent development, the wording has been around for more than 100 years as Charles M. Sheldon, a Topeka minister and evangelical Christian writer, used it in his 1897 novel, "In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?"

 

 

 

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1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

 

Matthew 5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

 

Eph. 5:1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.

 

So yes we are to try to live like Jesus- try to live a WWJD lifestyle. But today being Monday… I want to put some legs on this thing. 

 

Lets get practical… 

could you really see Jesus take on the actions of men today in society, family, marriage, work and church? 

 

Could you see Jesus refusing to stop for directions due to pride? Look I know he knows all, so HE wouldn’t have to stop, but if we play this out… he is in the car with his wife and he refuses to get directions… with an attitude.

 

Or would Jesus go to work and try to posture himself in front of the right people to make Bob look bad and make him look good? Could you see Jesus saying “Well, I like Bob he is a great guy, but I am just not sure he is ready to take on the new Directors position… Im just trying to think of what’s best for the company?

 

Would Jesus pout if he didn’t get the job promotion?

 

Would Jesus rationalize watching game of thrones… “well I know there is some pornography, but it’s actually a really good story, and I don’t watch it for the porn… I actually wish they didn’t have that in there” (oh really Jesus)

 

Could you see Jesus listening to a sermon about how important it is to read and pray and he keeps thinking to himself during the sermon “this pastor lives in a fantasy world, I don’t have a job where I get paid to read and pray”.

 

Could you see Jesus barking at his wife… It’s not enough that I have to bring in the money and do everything else around the house… and your too tired to go to bed with me… so much for your wedding vows. (wife… but Jesus, I am just truly tired tonight) Jesus, “oh your always tired, what about me? Im tired but I take care of my business”. 

 

Can you see Jesus at Starbucks watching a guy get out of his new BMW and thinking… this guy is a tool, he thinks he’s all that. Or God why don’t I get a BMW? 

 

Could you see Jesus losing his temper with his kids at the dinner table? Marcus sit down or i will make you sit down. Jesus, he is just tired he had a long day. Sure Honey we will just let our kids be disrespectful and do whatever they want because they are tired. Jesus all I am saying is if you could have a little more patience… Marcus sit down or i will paddle your bottom. 

 

Could you see Jesus copping out of things he promised his kids? Dad are we still going fishing this week? Listen I have a lot more work then I thought I would have and I am just not feeling well so we are going to have to do it another day. 

 

Today simply ask yourself “WHAT WOULD JESUS DO, HOW WOULD HE RESPOND, WHAT WOULD BE HIS ATTITUDE” and then ask him to help you be like him. Spend time with him today even if it is only 5 minutes asking him to help you be more like him.

 

Todays Challenge…. use these next few minutes to ask Jesus to be in you, work through you and make himself know to you.