To live as Christ...

I am a Christian. A Christ-follower. A believer. Jesus Christ is my Rabbi and my Teacher. My desire is to not only learn from Him, but to do what He does, think what He thinks, say what He says. I am a very slow learner and I make a lot of mistakes, but I am thankful for His faithful, consistent teaching and guidance.

In Mark 12:14 the Pharisees and Herodians talk to Jesus, once again trying to "trip him up" and find a reason to arrest/kill Him. But even in their hatred and jealousy of Him, they recognize the person that He is as they say, "Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth..."

I am moved, challenged and inspired by this. Jesus led such a perfect life that even those who were plotting to take His life recognized His integrity and faithfulness. Can people say this about me as I try to live like Jesus? Can they say it about you?

May we become more like Jesus today.