11 lessons we can adopt from the life of Jesus

 

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Beginning on the first of December 2024, I embarked on a journey to read the 24 chapters of the gospel of Luke to gain insight on the life of Jesus in preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus.

I didn't want to do this alone so I decided to record daily podcasts episode on what each chapter spoke about.

The life of Jesus exposes us to the true nature of God. It shows us the life Jesus lived as a human. And even as we make efforts to struggle daily, in living right with God. We can draw insights from the life Jesus lived as a human being like us.

So far, Here are 11 lessons we can adopt from the life of Jesus 

1. We were all born for a purpose. The birth of John the Baptist who was the forerunner of Jesus lets us in on how intentional God is. He never brings something to existence without having a sole purpose for it.

And while living in our purpose, OUR FAITH IN GOD SHOULD KNOW NO DOUBTS WHEN IT COMES TO BELIEVING IN HIM.

2. From a very young age, Jesus understood His purpose. And He knew He couldn't fulfil it without the help of His father and the Holy Spirit and hence, 

He spent more time in the presence of God growing in wisdom and knowledge. 

Walking with God helps us in the fulfilment of our purpose.

3. John the baptist taught the people on the importance of giving.

 Christmas is a season of love and giving. God first loved us and He gave us His son. Living in this knowledge, let out joy be complete.

4. When we set our minds in the journey to the fulfilment of our purpose, we will encounter setbacks and discouragements and even rejection Jesus was rejected by His own people. He was even tempted by the devil. But all this never made him lose sight o his vision and purpose.

 Most times support might not come from those we expect. But that should not stop us from from walking in our God given purpose.

5. Jesus never missed His time alone. His secret place of prayer. Luke told us how Jesus will always withdraw from the crowd and spend time alone with God in prayer.

 The place of prayer in our lives should never be underestimated. It is very essential in our daily life as Christians.

6. Before Jesus selected his disciples, he spent time with God in prayers for direction. We need people in the fulfilment of our purpose but we should remember to ask God to direct us to the people. people who will be loyal to the pursuit of our goals. Also, we should be careful of what we let into our minds.

 Because out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh.

7. As Christians, we need faith without which no one can please God. the woman with the alabaster jar and the roman officer's encounter

 with Jesus and their display of Faith tells us how much faith is needed in our lives as Christians.

8. The practice of faith in God and in his word helps us bear good fruits.

 with Jesus and their display of Faith tells us how much faith is needed in our lives as Christians.

9. Everything Jesus did, He did in accordance to the purpose he came to earth to fulfil.

 And so even the rejections of the world never discouraged him. For he was called unto a greater purpose. the world's rejection should not stop us.

10. Jesus was a man of peace and true peace comes with love and service. while Martha choose to border herself with the things of these world, Mary chose to rest in foot of Jesus.

 Loves comes with service. Abiding in the love of God gives us true peace.

11. God is ready to answer us as long as we are ready to ask him of anything in prayer. He is a loving father that listens to His Children.

 Ask and you shall receive. So for the many things we need, all we have to do is ask.