God Goes First

Scripture Exodus 12: [42] Because the LORD kept vigil that night to bring them out of Egypt, on this night all the Israelites are to keep vigil to honor the LORD for the generations to come.

Observation: We love God because He first loved us. It seems God sets the example for us to follow. Instead of just obeying Him by faith He goes first to encourage us. Then for the ultimate example God the Father sends Jesus to really show us how to live our life. He put the instruction down in writing, but we are slow on the up take and need someone to take us by the hand to show us how to do it. Jesus didn’t just tell us what to do He showed us to the point none of us will do it as well as He did but we have a goal to shoot for.

Application: To live my life differently, to set Jesus as my example each day. Before doing anything ask if that is what Jesus would do and when I stumble, and I will stumble, to ask for forgiveness and guidance to do it better the next time. I want to live a life that others may see Jesus by watching me and when I fail to get up and try harder.

Prayer: My Lord what a beautiful example of love you gave us in Jesus. Help me be more like Him each day, putting the need of others before myself. Take my pride away and fill my heart with love for you and others. I want to be able to hug you when I get home and then feel your embrace.