How Did Jesus Conduct Himself?

One of the things that has ministered to me greatly is how Jesus conducted himself.

I John 2:6
He that saith he abideth in him ( Jesus ) ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

Did you know Jesus is our example. If we are born again, having the Spirit of Jesus joined to our spirit (I Corinthians 6:17 ) then we too can, and are expected to walk as he did.

I can remember growing up, and over the years even as an adult hearing people say, "Oh no one is perfect." It wasn't until I started hearing, reading, and seeing, that yes, we don't start out that way, but.... when we have the Spirit of Jesus in us, we have the opportunity to become PERFECT! Look what the Word of God say regarding that.

Matthew 5:48
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

I Peter 1:16
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

What a glorious thing! If we have the Spirit of Jesus in us, and we are taking up our cross daily following him, being led by the Spirit of God, believing and walking in the gospel (death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus-I Corinthians 15: 3-4 ) which I have shared with you many times; we can, and will, be brought to walk as Jesus did, being perfected along the way. If it weren't possible, if it weren't true, God wouldn't of had it in his word.

I remember a time when I had a person after me you might say. It seemed as if everything I did would upset them. I wasn't trying to, but it just seemed to happen that way. Some might call it picking, and I felt picked at, picked on. One day I finally had enough for that particular day and started to mention it to my husband. Immediately out of his mouth came, "You have not resisted unto blood." You can find that in Hebrews 12: 3 - 4.

I set there considering all the wrongs I felt that had been done to me, then I considered Jesus. When they spit on him, mocked him saying, "If you be the son of God come down from there!!" Plucked his beard out, falsely accused him. Yet he knew what the truth was, he knew he had to obey God in all things in front on him; and if that meant speak, he spoke; if that meant hold his peace, he held it. He remained steadfast to obey the spirit of God through it all. It couldn't matter what was happening to him, what they were accusing him of, he had a job to do. What if he had acted like we can or do when offense comes, it does make one consider selfish ways.

Well that day, that ministered to me. I said, "Well if Jesus was able to keep his mouth shut, and he is my example, then I will do as Jesus did." And I endeavored to do that.

I've shared many times things out of the ministry, and today I would like to do that again. It is something I have found encouraging as well, as I have been reminded of the things I have just shared with you. It is a chapter from the book, "Jesus on the Cross." It is from the writings and teachings of Doyle Davidson, the minister and president here at Water of Life Ministries. I hope you find it just as comforting and encouraging as I have.

God Bless,
Misty

Jesus Was Betrayed ( Chapter 2 )

Let us continue to look at the way Jesus conducted Himself on the earth and on the cross. Jesus' behavior on the earth and on the cross is important, because you and I have His Spirit. We have His Spirit in us--remember, "he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit." If we have that Spirit within us, then we can certainly obey God as Jesus did.

Turn to Luke 22: 47 - 53, and you will see the strength of Jesus' Spirit:

 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him (v.47).

 

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss (v. 48)?

 

When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword ( v. 49)?

 

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear (v.50).

 

And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. (v.51).

 

Could you heal the ear of a person who had come to arrest you?

 

Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves (v.52)?

 

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. (v. 53).

 

Jesus was betrayed by Judas--one of His closest associates, one of the twelve disciples. Jesus chose Judas in obedience to the Father. Judas betrayed Him with a kiss. How would you feel if someone whom you had anointed to cast our devils, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, and heal the sick kissed you as a sign that you were the one to be taken?

 

Jesus did not become offended when Judas betrayed Him. You have that same Spirit in you. At some time, you will be betrayed. You might as well be ready for it. If you walk in the Spirit of Christ, however, and if you walk in love and obey Jesus, the betrayal will not harm you, because He has already been betrayed, and it did not harm Him.

 

The only way the devil can harm you is through your soul. He cannot harm your spirit. The Spirit of Christ that is in you has been tried and tested in every way. If you will walk in that Spirit, and pray in tongues, read the Word aloud, fast, and obey God, your spirit will not be harmed. And know this, to walk in the Spirit, you will have to walk by faith.

 

  Doyle Davidson



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Other Books By Doyle Davidson:
He Rose Again ( Book 1 )
The Gospel is Always a Blessing ( Book 2 )
Jesus Did the Father's Will ( Book 3 )
God's Plan For Reconciliation ( Book 4 )
Jesus on the Cross ( Book 5 )
What is the Gospel