Follow His Steps

1 Peter 2:21 “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.”

Remember walking through the snow with our little ones?  We would tamp down the snow with our boots and clear a path for them.  We didn’t try to outpace them or take steps that were too far apart, making it impossible to follow. When we took measured, steady steps it was easier for them to follow because they could see the path we took and step into our footprints and follow along.  

Jesus does the same for us.  He set an example that we can and should follow.   He came to earth, God in the form of man, and lived among us, showing us how to obey.  He walked this Earth as a real man, dealing with all of the struggles, pressures and conflicts that come with life here, yet He was God, too, and set a perfect example.  John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

What example are our sons and daughters following?  Who’s steps do they imitate.  Are they following in the footsteps of Christ or of someone else?

Today, let’s pray that our sons and daughters look to Jesus and follow after Him, walking as He did and measuring their steps to match His.

“Heavenly Father, You are so good to give us the example of Jesus.  His stride is not too long, His steps are manageable and His expectations are realistic for us. I pray that (name) would be diligent to follow in His steps.  Help them to watch and step carefully so that they remain faithful to Jesus.  Let their life reflect a commitment to following Him.  I pray that today, they would be mindful of where they step and why.  Lord, let others see that (name) is committed to You in every way.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Pray without ceasing.