Faith Reflections

I’m a Link Between the Holy & Human?

“Do what I say, not what I do” is how we try to get out of taking responsibility for our actions.  We may be smart enough not to use the phrase, for it incriminates us, but I’m thinking we still practice it.  And yet we don’t want it said of us “the walk doesn’t match the talk.”

I just read the words of the great apostle Paul to the Christians at Corinth.  He told them, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1)  These would be strange words for me to say to someone today.  Still, I believe this should be the goal for me today, to feel comfortable with people following my example in attitude, speech, and behavior as I seek to follow the example of Christ.  A tall order, but dare I aim for anything less?  I can’t imagine what it would be.

If anyone seeks to be a serious follower of Jesus then anyone following the example of that person is heading the right direction, right?  I see it as a chain, not a human chain but a divine/human chain.  There’s my holy God, then there’s myself, trying to be more God-like, and then there’s the person who isn’t as serious about God, or is having some serious issues with relating to God.  I’m the link, the link between the holy and the human.  “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” Wow!  What a way to define my day!  Lord, help me to be a link between you and someone today!