When my Grandson was three-years-old he was full of life and vigour. Whenever he ran into the house or I walked into theirs, he would shout, “Granddad!” and charge towards me. He was my mini me, they would say. We walked the same. We have the same gestures always and he seem so excited shouts the good news “granddad!”
Paul commends the church at Thessalonica that they have stayed strong in faith by following his example and that of other leaders—and ultimately by following Jesus, despite the hardship and suffering in their life. They have set an example of how to serve and live by the Spirit with joy. They have learned to access all the empowerment and energy they need in order to live through the Spirit.
Today remember, whoever we are, on any given day- we are following someone or leading someone. Our challenge is to follow those who imitate Jesus and to lead those who need to know him. We ought to be Christ’s mini-me.
You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 1:6.?
Let’s Pray
Yahweh, help me to imitate you. To be your mini-me. Father, may I live by the joy you have given me. I want to be empowered by your Spirit. Please God, may someone see you in me today. In Christ’s name, Amen.