When Jesus said ‘Follow me’ it was both a challenge and an invitation - to follow his example…
Follow Jesus' example of healing others:
Be aware and on the lookout for those around us who are hurting - who around us in pain?
Use our words and actions to make things better - how can we bring healing, peace, reconciliation to a situation?
Be the first to take action - whether it’s to say we’re sorry, take the blame, or put the situation back together.
Follow Jesus' example of sticking up for justice:
Call out injustice when you see it
Empower the less and the least
Befriend the vulnerable and poor
Follow Jesus' example of faithful living:
Pray often and sincerely
Give alms and attention to all who need it
Don’t acquire more than we need
Follow Jesus' example of faithful suffering:
Don’t try to get out of the difficult but necessary work
Don’t complain about it
Don’t brag about it.
Follow Jesus' example of trust:
Trust that God will care - God will see us to the mountaintop or care for us in the valley
Trust that God will provide - it may not be what we want but it’s what we need
Trust that God will guide - we may not see it, but God’s hand never leaves us
When you think about Jesus’ invitation to follow me - what comes to your
mind?
