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    By Bryon Shaw | Lent - 2017 | 0 comment | 17 March, 2017 | 0

    Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to

    the example you have in us (Philippians 3:17).”

     

    The Apostle Paul’s words to the church in Philippi sound downright bombastic

    today. “Join in imitating me.” Paul sets his own life up as a model for discipleship and

    invites the church to mimic him. These words recall a similar invitation he gave to the

    Corinthians: “Follow me as I follow Christ.” What in the world is going on here? Are these

    the words of an arrogant, self-centered leader? Is Paul simply lacking in all humility.

    Hardly. A careful reading of Paul’s letters reveals a man who was profoundly in touch with

    his own weaknesses. No, what we have here is a man who had become utterly confident in

    the transforming power of Christ, a man who was walking by the authority of Christ’s Spirit

    and who was so assured of the renewing energy of the new creation that he could, without

    qualms, invite others to imitate him. After all, Paul was really bragging about Christ! He

    was simply inviting others to be on the same journey that was so completely changing him.

     

    Here’s a simple principle of the Christian life: Transformed people transform

    people. People who are being renewed will spread renewal. This will sometimes be

    intentional, as when a person deliberately sets out to mentor another; or when a person

    leads a small group or teaches a class. But this is also an organic fact, happening when

    we’re not even aware of it. People who are being transformed will rub off on other people.

    The aroma of renewal is magnetic and attractive. Jesus told his disciples “you are the light

    of the world.” He said this not because of their personal charisma or charm, but because

    they were growing to reflect the light of God. And that is true in every day and every age.

    Renewed people spread renewal. Let your light so shine!

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