Imitations

You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. – 1 Thessalonians 1:6

In the marketplace there are many imitations trying to look like the real thing. There is imitation vanilla, imitation leather, imitation crab, imitation pearls, imitation gold, and the list goes on and on. Imitations are cheaper because they are usually not of the same quality as the real thing. The other day I was looking at an advertisement and it warned, “Beware of cheap imitations.”

However, sometime imitations can be good. It is said that imitation is the best form of flattery. In the scripture today Paul encourages Christians to imitate Jesus Christ. By imitating Christ we live into the new life that we have in Christ and by our imitation our lives become pleasing to God. How are you being an imitation of Christ in your life?

Prayer: Thank you Jesus that you have given us an example to live by. Help me Lord to be an imitation of you so that others will see you in my life. Amen.

Faith Tip: Think of one way that you can imitate Christ in your life today and become an imitation of Jesus.

Written by Pastor Aaron Anderson