We
need to be imitator of our heavenly Father.
:
Ephesian 5:1-2
:1
John 2:6
As
a human being Jesus action word was that we need to follow.
Being a disciple of Jesus is a lifelong
journey towards conforming ourselves to the image and way of life that Jesus
taught.
1. WITHDRAW
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Luke
5:12-16- withdrew ourselves from worldly matter & spent time with God
i.
It is important to spend time alone with God in order to know Him more.
When we spend time with God, we experience a freedom to express ourselves to
Him and we allow Him to speak with us directly through His Word (the Bible) and
through prayer.
ii.
As
believers, we are able to spend time alone with God. And, realizing how much
God has loved us, we will desire to spend time alone with Him
iii.
It is
important to spend time alone with God because God is the source of our
strength and we need His strength to fight the spiritual battles of our lives
iv.
Mark
11:29,32; Mark 1:35- withdraw from the distraction & spend time with God in
prayer.
v.
Spending time
alone with God rids our minds of distraction so that we can focus on Him and
hear His Word. Abiding in Him, we enjoy the intimacy to which He calls us and
come to truly know Him.
vi.
Colossians
1:2-4 The secret to an open door when we pray.
2.
WE NEED TO SIT DOWN
& TAKE TIME FOR EVANGELISM.
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John
4:3-6- Jesus sat down not because He was tired, but for evangelism.
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Acts
13:47
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1Peter
3:15
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Matthew
28:20
3.
DENY MY SELF, CARRY
MY CROSS
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John
18:16-18
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Matthew
20:24-26
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Psalm
100:15
4.
JESUS SLEPT- In
life you have difficult time, but as a child of God, you have to sleep in Peace
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Matthew
8:23-27
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John
14-26
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John
16:33
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Isaiah
13:15
