As we contiue to meditate that we should reflect Jesus in everything we say and do, we see that it is not an impossible task as many perceive it. For Jesus was a human like us when He lived on earth. He lived a pure life due to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. He demonstrated God's Kingdom through the power of the Spirit. We can sure have the same poise and the power that Jesus demonstrated while on earth. We should not excuse ourselves saying that we are not Jesus to be so or do so. It is possible to live like Him as long as we are willing and yielding to the Spirit of God.
The first and the foremost thing to reflect Jesus is to have the same kind of heart and mind like Him which is emphasized in Col 3:12-14 (NIV)
(v.12)Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (v.13)Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (v.14)And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
If we can only possess these attributes in us, we sure will reflect Him ...
And this is possible only with the help of the Holy Spirit. We should invite the Holy Spirit to reside in us to help us reflect the image of God or be like Jesus - however one sees it.
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