Ephesians 5:1
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children.”
Here Paul is telling us (with the word therefore), that it only makes sense to follow the one who has forgiven you. Ch.5 explains how to walk (follow) after Jesus; in love, in “the light” of scripture, in wisdom and in harmony with our marriages.
In following Christ’s examples we become servants, as opposed to being served. Our focus is on others and not ourselves. As Jesus said, “Whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant, and whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave.” (Matthew 20:26-27) And then He continued, “just as the Son of Man (Christ) did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28).
The term Christian signifies we are followers of Christ. May we, by the power of the Spirit, walk by His example daily.
The Truth
“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit says the Lord of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6)
