Minister Calvin Watt

Family, Let me start off this beautiful morning by saying that when Paul wrote to the Corinthians, the gospel accounts of Jesus had not yet been written. Most believers didn’t know many details of Jesus’ life, so it was difficult to encourage them by saying to live as Jesus would live. Instead, Paul led others to Jesus through the example he demonstrated in his own life.

1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV, Paul says, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
In setting the example, Paul certainly didn’t claim to be perfect. He would be the first to stand up and say; “What a wretched man I am!” (Romans 7:24). Believe me family when I say I have no problem saying it either. As a matter of fact I could not have said it any better….Amen Somebody! Though Paul wrote and preached on how to live the Christian life, he still admitted his imperfections. He goes on to say in (Philippians 3:12) “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that which Christ Jesus took hold of for me”

And yet, Paul also knew he was a child of God and was willing to place his life in open view for others to examine and imitate. One of my favorite verses family comes from (Philippians 4:9) when Paul says “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice.

When we claim to follow Jesus family, the world takes notice – whether we like it or not. We may not feel we are witnessing, but for many people we are the only view of Jesus they will ever see and the only words of Jesus they will ever hear. This is why I must ask Jesus to Clean This House every day and all through the day. We may not realize it but the way we live cries out, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” Hallelujah!

Please family; take a minute and ask yourselves these questions: Do we want others to put into practice what they see in us? Would our example cause others to be drawn closer to God or to drift further away? Do we follow Jesus’ command to love one another so that, “By this all men will know you are My disciples” (John 13:35)? This is a huge responsibility and one we must not assume is only for the “Super-Christian.” I come to tell you family that it’s for us all! Somebody say Amen!

A friend of mine had an “I Love Jesus” sticker on his car. One day, as he sped in and out of traffic, he realized his driving was not setting a good Christian example. He solved this “problem” by removing the sticker……Wow! What I want you to see here family is that rather than modifying an area of his life, my friend removed his public identification with Jesus. I don’t know about you, but I cannot go any further without telling you family that I have been there and done that. Excuse me while I ask God Forgiveness……Thank You Jesus!

In closing family; let me say this: We cannot remove the “I Love Jesus” stickers from our life. The world is watching and we must be bold enough to stand and accept the accountability. We need men and women of strength and character – Brothers and Sisters who love one another and love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength! Let us fall more in love with Jesus Christ and be among those who seek to live a life that brings Him glory and honor in all we do. Others are ready to follow. Let’s show them the path to Christ as we set the example. Amen, Amen and Amen. God Bless You All; Have A Great Godly Sunday in the Lord.