LEARN OF ME (2)

Topic: LEARN OF ME (2)

Text: Matthew 11:29 “...learn of me...”

INTRODUCTION

Only bastards negate his or her family resemblance. In other words, he or she does look or behave like others. A wolf amongst sheep is a bastard; in the same vein, a believer amongst unbelievers is a bastard. However, a believer can be a bastard amongst believers if he or she doesn’t reflect proofs which make for believers. That is why I am taking my time by the help of the Holy Spirit to write a second part to the topic “learn of me”.

Hence, the attributes of Christ to be emulated, acquired as skill and learnt are numerous but like we established in the first part of this teaching, love is the fulfilment of the law, Galatians 5:14 reads;

“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”

Love en-capsules all that you should learn of Him. However, permit me to make mention of two more qualities we should strive learn of Him. Scripture admonishes that there is nothing bad in coveting the best gifts.

D. Peaceful

When I personally study Christ’s approach to matters that will naturally throw us off balance, I marvel. In Mark 4:35-41, He instructed that Himself and His disciples cross over the sea to the other side so that people there could benefit of Him. Along the line a storm arose but He was asleep in the lower deck of the ship, He wasn’t disturbed by the storm. His disciples tried all they could to control it but couldn’t, scripture says they were exceedingly fearful but when they woke Jesus up, He rubbed His heavy eyes with one hand and stretched the other over the sea saying “Peace, be still” and there was a great calm.

In John 11, Lazarus His friend was said to be very sick when they sent for Him to come and heal him. Scripture says “He waited two more day before taking off knowing Lazarus had died”. The good news I have for somebody is that Jesus will not only heal you, He will raise you above sickness and death. He raised Lazarus from the dead to life after four days of being buried. He will raise your Lazarus! He walked on the stormy sea that was troubling other and almost sank Peter peacefully, Matthew 14:24-25.

Conclusively, feeding the multitude in John 6 was a child’s play for Him. What am I driving at? It is simple! Jesus approached all matters regardless of how fierce they looked. His ease is to be emulated. He admonished severally in scriptures that we shouldn’t worry, Philippians 4:6, Psalms 55:22; Proverbs 16:3; Matthew 6:25; Luke 12:22; 1Peter 5:7. Because He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we can ever imagine or ask, Ephesians 3:20. Also because He knows no such thing as “too late or dead” and finally, He is the PRINCE OF PEACE Himself, Isaiah 9:6.

E.  Authority

For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes, Matthew 7:29. Isn’t this strange that even “scholars” recognize His voice as authoritative? He wasn’t learned but spoke with the tongue of the learned. Luke 4:36b says;

“...for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out”

His authority is unquestionable. He said categorically;

“...All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth” Matthew 28:18

The same authority He has also passed unto us on our commissioning, Luke 10:19 states;

“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you”

However, until this power or prowess is acknowledged it wouldn’t work. You must know you have this power at your disposal as well as act it. If a third of the world will recognize this truth, the world will be a better place than it is today.

In conclusion, take your time to study the Son of God, Jesus Christ and His biography. Take cogent notes of His the attributes, virtues and qualities He exhibited as God on earth and as you take after Him you wouldn’t walk in darkness, John 8:12. You will finish strong and well. You will make progress like He did even much more. Before I round off let me give an opportunity to those of you who for one reason or the other are not in God’s good book; please say this prayer after me “Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I am a sinner, please forgive all my trespasses, wash me in Your blood and give me a new beginning as I accept you as my Lord and personal Saviour from now on, Amen” Congratulations and God bless you.