Think Like Jesus

Last week we focused on the Lord's Prayer (in Luke 11) as we were reminded of the importance prayer in our journey of becoming like Jesus.  This week we are focusing on what it means to "think like Jesus".  I have a confession.  So far this series is challenging me to see how much I am not like Jesus.  But, I am also encouraged to keep becoming more like Him! 

Yesterday, I read through the gospel of Luke and encountered all the hard sayings of Jesus, especially in Luke 6 (it's worth reading). In Luke 6, we are encouraged to love our enemies, avoid a "judgmental" attitude, and build our lives on the foundation of obedience -- all three are very hard to do.  In fact, outside of Christ and without God's help, I would say each of these behaviors are impossible to live out.    But the Apostle Paul encourages us with the words, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13)

So what does it mean to "think like Jesus"?  The gospel promises to renew us, if we turn to Jesus and follow Him.  A primary aspect of spiritual renewal is mental renewal.  Paul wrote to the Romans , "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."  (Romans 12:2)  As we are transformed by the gospel and the presence of Jesus in our lives, we will experience a renewal in our mind and increasingly think like Jesus.  To live like Jesus is to think like Jesus.

Join us Sunday at the ARC (10:15 AM) as we explore this important topic.   Bring a friend!