Imitate God

“Be imitators of God in everything you do.” (Ephesians 5:1 TPT)

My son walks just like his dad. Their voices are also very similar. Over the years, my son has picked up many of my husband’s movements, interests, and habits. This is natural since they have spent a lot of time together, and my son has always looked up to his father.  

Imitation is a form of adoration. When we admire someone, we observe and consciously replicate their behavior. We learn and develop by copying those we hold in high regard. 

When we imitate God, we worship and honor Him. We walk and talk like Him. But how do we know what God is like? We observe Christ who is God incarnate. We keep company with Him--watch, listen, and understand Him. The Gospels describe Christ as intentionally living according to His Father’s will. He loved unconditionally, forgave those who wronged him, and prayed constantly. He was filled with the Holy Spirit, and His speech and actions reflected this.  To follow Christ is to imitate Him. Thus, let us strive to be loving, forgiving, and prayerful--living consecrated lives that honor the God we worship.