Follow Christ in Life

The basic tenet of the Anabaptist faith is to "follow Christ in life." That is my goal and it is that for which I strive in my faith walk. I share here today another meditation from the book, Now It Springs Up." This meditation gives some very practical ways to follow the way of love which Jesus taught and lived.

JESUS STANDS WITH ME
Text: Isaiah 50:4-9

If you push me
And I don't push back,
It's not because I can't.
It's because I won't.

If you say bad things about me
And I don't say bad things about you,
It's not because you didn't hurt me.
It's because I refuse to hurt you.

If you call me names
And I don't call you names in return,
It's not because I'm a softy.
It's because I'm strong.

If I say I have a friend who helps me--
It's not because he's imaginary or make-believe.
It's because my friend Jesus has been there, done that.
It's because my friend Jesus stands with me.

Reprinted by permission from Now It Springs Up by Carol Duerksen, Michele Hershberger, and Laurie Oswald Robinson. Published by WillowSpring Downs, email willowspringdowns@juno.com


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