February 10, 2009
I've been doing a lot of thinking this past week about how we can show Jesus to other people. My job is huge, probably one of the most important jobs in the world, I teach you guys about Jesus Christ. That is a huge responsibility. Sometimes I take it lightly, I don't take it as seriously as I should. My life should reflect what I teach you guys, and sometimes it just doesn't. I'm a sinner. Even though Jesus has saved me and I'm going to heaven, I still sin. I can't stand that I sin... I hate that I sin, but I still do it. So don't ever get the impression of me that I'm perfect just because I'm teaching and you're listening. I'm learning just like you. I'm sorry for the times I haven't been prepared to teach you or took my responsibility lightly. Because sometimes I sin on purpose, and I know that wrecks what I teach. I am going to guard everything there is about my life so you will know that what you are hearing from me, I'm doing everything I can to live it out in my own life.
We can all learn from that. At your school, when you tell someone you are a Jesus follower, they paint a target on your back whether you want them to or not. They are watching you. They want to see what it is like to be a Jesus follower. If your actions don't match your words, will they want to become Jesus followers? If you say you're a Christian and then cheat on tests, or lie, or cuss, or whatever, you are giving them reasons not to trust in Jesus.
I am really working on making Jesus the center of every part of my life. Not just when I teach, not just when I'm at church, not just when I'm supposed to be a Christian. I want to trust Jesus even when nobody is looking. If I can do that, Jesus can do great things through me. Work on following Jesus with everything and every time. Do it when you think nobody is watching, do it when you don't want to, do it when you could sin and nobody would find out. Follow Jesus in those quiet places and He will make you a warrior when everybody is looking.
See you guys tomorrow at JAM! I'm looking forward to seeing all of your mugs :)
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