Christians are people who are committed to living according to the Word of God and emulating the attitude of Jesus. However, what is the real meaning of life for Jesus and how? The best way to find out what Jesus' life was like is to read the Scriptures, and then try to become like Him. Living for Jesus is much more meaningful than living for yourself.
This article describes 10 steps you can follow in your daily activities if you want to live for Jesus.
Step
Method 1 of 10: Pray daily
Step 1. Set aside time to pray in a quiet place
Prayer is a way of establishing a personal relationship with God. The biblical writer relates that Jesus several times went to a quiet place to pray. If the Son of God still needs prayer as part of His spiritual life, imagine how important this is to you. Follow Jesus' example by taking time to communicate with God and listen to His message.
You are free to say anything when you pray, whether it's a difficult life, a conflict with your partner, or a very pleasant experience. Submit a request to God so that you are able to make the right decisions while living your daily life and proclaim the Word of God to people who don't know Jesus. Also pray for those who have hurt you
Method 2 of 10: Helping others
Step 1. Appreciate the goodness of Jesus by sharing your time and energy with others
Although Jesus was the Son of God, He came into the world without requiring others to respect and serve His needs. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, and even humbled himself to wash the feet of others. If you want to live your life for Jesus, imitate the way Jesus treated others, such as helping those in need, forgiving those who have wronged you, and loving them unconditionally.
- Take the time to help people in need by volunteering in the community, such as distributing groceries or collecting clothes for victims of natural disasters.
- You can help others in their daily lives, for example, buying food for the homeless in front of the office or listening to a friend's story about a broken heart.
- Share blessings the Lord has given you to serve others, such as knowledge, wealth, or the talent to play music.
Method 3 of 10: Study the Scriptures
Step 1. Understand God's Word so you can live for Jesus
You must seek information about Jesus if you want to live for and like Jesus. In the New Testament Scriptures, the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) reveal the life of Jesus and the teachings He conveyed to His followers. Reading the Bible can be the first step in understanding God's Word, but there is still more to be done. According to the word of Jesus, we must obey orders in Matthew 19:17 which explains how important it is to understand all of God's commandments so that we can live like Jesus.
- Take some time to read the Bible every day. Even if it's only 5-10 minutes, this step can help you understand the teachings and love of Jesus. It's a good idea to read the Bible at the same time each day, for example when you wake up in the morning, after lunch, or before going to bed at night.
- If you don't know what to read the first time, buy a devotional book or subscribe to the daily newsletter at your local church. Use a Bible verse in a book or bulletin as material for daily Bible study.
Method 4 of 10: Share God's Word with others
Step 1. Share God's love and Jesus' sacrifice with others
After watching an exciting movie or eating delicious food at a new restaurant, it feels like you want to quickly tell your friends, right? The same is true when you receive the wonderful graces of Jesus. The best way to appreciate the goodness of Jesus is to share it with others. By sharing love, you are truly living for Jesus and making Jesus a top priority in your life.
- In the Gospel of Matthew 5:14 it is written: "You are the light of the world." This means, you must proclaim the truth and hope of eternal life by conveying God's Word to those around you who are living in sin and hopelessness.
- Join an evangelistic organization in the church to spread the Word of Jesus while helping people in need.
- You may share your personal experience of God's goodness with the people you meet.
Method 5 of 10: Resist the temptation to sin
Step 1. Pray for strength from God to resist sin
Being a Christian does not mean being free from the temptation to sin. Jesus himself as the only person who never sinned was still tempted by the devil! However, those who have been saved receive the gift of the Holy Spirit who will guide them so that they are able to determine what is right and wrong. In addition, faith in Jesus will be a source of strength to make decisions that are in accordance with God's will.
- In the Gospel of Matthew 6:13, Jesus prayed, "Do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." Say this prayer when you ask God to help you resist sin.
- In the book of 1 Corinthians 10:13, Jesus promises to give you the strength to overcome the desire to sin: "The temptations you experience are ordinary trials that do not exceed human strength. For God is faithful and therefore He will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength.."
Method 6 of 10: Put Jesus first in everything
Step 1. Make sure you always put Jesus first in your daily life
The first commandment of God: you shall have no other gods before me. Instead of forbidding you to embrace another religion, this commandment forbids you to prioritize something over God. Ask yourself: who do you turn to when you're feeling down? what makes you feel so happy? Is the way you live your life pleasing to God?
- Ezekiel 14:3 describes idols as "things that make you fall into sin", such as bad habits and addictions, but can also be considered good things, such as a career, friends, appearance, video games, or sports if they get annoying. your relationship with God.
- If you want to achieve or gain something by lying, stealing, or cheating, there's something you're obsessed with. However, sins are sometimes subtle, such as being angry or envious of others who are greater than you.
- God is all-powerful and all-knowing, but He also always loves and forgives us. He wants us to live our lives devoted to Him.
Method 7 of 10: Don't assume matter is everything
Step 1. Remember that heavenly life is much more important than earthly life
The ultimate goal of life for Jesus was to meet God in heaven by serving Him for the rest of his life. So, don't be too busy chasing money or material things, such as clothes, food, or jewelry because this is not a requirement to achieve eternal life.
- You may buy good things and enjoy them because these are all blessings from God, but don't neglect to serve God because you are busy pursuing worldly pleasures.
- In Matthew 19:21, Jesus said to the rich man, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all that you have and give it to the poor and you will have treasures in heaven."
Method 8 of 10: Trust in God's plan
Step 1. Pray to God for His guidance in times of adversity
It is written in Romans 8:28 that everything you experience is part of God's plan: "We know now that all things work together for the good of those who love Him." This is especially true when you are experiencing suffering, for example because of illness, poverty, or the loss of a loved one. Therefore, keep praying until God fulfills His plan for Him to be glorified through what you do.
- Don't think that you have to stay happy in any situation. Jesus showed this when He wept in sorrow because Lazarus died even though He raised him so that Lazarus would live again!
- In the Gospel of Matthew 26:39, Jesus prayed to His Father that he would not be crucified. However, He still acknowledged the perfection of God's plan by saying, "Not as I will, but as You will."
Method 9 of 10: Do activities with fellow Christians
Step 1. Rely on other people's support if you need it
Jesus is the Son of God, but He is always among His friends. In addition to teaching various things about God, Jesus relied on their help when He needed it. In the Gospel of Matthew 26:38 it is told that Jesus asked his friends, Peter, James, and John to accompany Him to pray when He faced death. This story is an illustration that really strengthens Christians in understanding the importance of establishing good relationships and loving each other.
When gathered in a Christian community, take time to pray, read the Bible, and listen to each other's experiences of faith. This fellowship keeps you growing as a follower of Jesus
Method 10 out of 10: Establish good relationships with people who do not share the same faith
Step 1. Jesus interacted well with sinners and His followers
Becoming a Christian does not mean distancing yourself from unbelievers. God asks us to love everyone, not just fellow Christians. Take the time to meet with everyone while listening to them share their feelings and provide assistance if needed. Do not demand that they repent and embrace Christianity. They will be interested in knowing Jesus if they see what your life as a follower of Jesus is like.
- For example, invite an unbelieving friend to attend church, but don't force her to do it if she doesn't want to. You can go about your usual activities, such as biking or having dinner together, but make sure you always imitate Jesus and don't sin.
- Show Jesus' love by supporting and motivating others, rather than criticizing or putting them down.
