Word for the day "The Power of Example"

Hebrews 13:7-8 (NIV) Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”I often have tears in my eyes when I meditate on this passage and its ramifications. I sincerely address every parent, pastor, mature Christian and person in a position of influence who is reading these words. Do you realize that this passage states that God's people (our children, family, friends and every precious soul our Lord puts in our path) must be able to look at our faith and trust in God through every trial and storm, in our deepest values, passion, reactions, decisions and true priorities and literally imitate our faith?This unchangeable and remarkable principle means that my life and your life must become a testimony, a proclamation and irrefutable proof that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.God wants my faith and my trust in Him to plead with everyone who is watching my life, and is tempted to drift away, to believe that God is faithful!, God wants your children and mine to testify to their friends that it is “by watching my mom and dad living their faith, day in and day out, through the terrible tragedies and trials of their lives, through every pain and pressure, that I have decided to live for God. My parents’ faith proved to me that God is alive and is the same yesterday, today and forever.”It is of supreme importance for every believer to realize that he/she possesses a sphere of influence that is uniquely his/hers. We each have people we can touch or influence, a work to complete or a purpose to accomplish that no one else can. Dear reader, the people God predestined to be influenced by you—the eternal destiny you were called to fulfill—the greatest man of God in the world cannot do! It is your faith that must produce the fruit of confidence in God in the people who surround you. Today’s message is for mentors, leaders, mothers, fathers, teachers, and all who can influence the lives of others in prominent way!Kingdom Blessings,Pastor James Baker, Jr.