Walk as Jesus Walked
11/04/2025
“Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.”
- 1 John 2:6 (NIV)
When John wrote these words, he cut straight to the heart of what it means to be a Christian. He didn’t talk about church attendance, theology, or how loudly we sing during worship. He said, if you claim to live in Christ, then you must walk as He walked.
That word walk means more than just physical steps, it represents our way of life. To walk as Jesus walked is to reflect His heart in every circumstance. When He was tired, He showed compassion. When He was wronged, He forgave. When He faced temptation, He chose obedience. And when He saw broken people, He extended grace.
There’s a story of a little boy watching his father walk through freshly fallen snow. The father looked back and saw his son carefully placing his small feet in his footprints. “I’m trying to walk just like you, Daddy,” the boy said. It’s a simple yet powerful picture of discipleship, watching Jesus, and stepping where He steps.
Every day gives us moments to walk like Jesus, to choose love instead of resentment, humility instead of pride, and truth instead of convenience. It’s not about perfection, but direction. The closer we walk with Him, the more our lives begin to mirror His.
Action Steps:
1. Start your day by asking: “Jesus, how would You walk through this day?”
2. Read one story of Jesus’ life and ask how you can imitate His attitude or actions.
3. If you’ve strayed from His path, take one small step back today—He’s waiting to walk with you.
Today’s Challenge:
Before you speak, decide if your words sound like Jesus. Before you act, ask if your steps align with His.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for showing me the way to live. Help me to walk in Your steps today, with compassion, humility, and courage. Let my life reflect Your love to everyone I meet. Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.”
- 1 John 2:6 (NIV)
When John wrote these words, he cut straight to the heart of what it means to be a Christian. He didn’t talk about church attendance, theology, or how loudly we sing during worship. He said, if you claim to live in Christ, then you must walk as He walked.
That word walk means more than just physical steps, it represents our way of life. To walk as Jesus walked is to reflect His heart in every circumstance. When He was tired, He showed compassion. When He was wronged, He forgave. When He faced temptation, He chose obedience. And when He saw broken people, He extended grace.
There’s a story of a little boy watching his father walk through freshly fallen snow. The father looked back and saw his son carefully placing his small feet in his footprints. “I’m trying to walk just like you, Daddy,” the boy said. It’s a simple yet powerful picture of discipleship, watching Jesus, and stepping where He steps.
Every day gives us moments to walk like Jesus, to choose love instead of resentment, humility instead of pride, and truth instead of convenience. It’s not about perfection, but direction. The closer we walk with Him, the more our lives begin to mirror His.
Action Steps:
1. Start your day by asking: “Jesus, how would You walk through this day?”
2. Read one story of Jesus’ life and ask how you can imitate His attitude or actions.
3. If you’ve strayed from His path, take one small step back today—He’s waiting to walk with you.
Today’s Challenge:
Before you speak, decide if your words sound like Jesus. Before you act, ask if your steps align with His.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for showing me the way to live. Help me to walk in Your steps today, with compassion, humility, and courage. Let my life reflect Your love to everyone I meet. Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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