Tag: being like Jesus

A disciple is not above his teacher, or a slave above his master. It is enough for a disciple to become like his teacher and a slave like his master. (Matthew 10:24-25)

I think all Christians would say, “I want to be like Jesus.”

And certainly Jesus would be thrilled that his people have that kind of heart.

But to be like Jesus is not always easy.

The whole context of the above verse is that people will sometimes reject the gospel and treat us as badly as they did Jesus.

So I suppose the question is: Are we okay with that? Do we so want to be like Jesus that we are willing to accept the good with the bad?

Lord, I do want to be like you. And I recognize that being like you does not mean that life will always be fun and easy. Sometimes I may have to suffer as you did. There may be times that I will be rejected as you were.

But Jesus just having you in my life is enough. And if I can be like you, that will be enough for me.