February 27 – Apprenticeship to Jesus
Apprenticeship to Jesus in the fellowship of his people is the only assured path of life under God. RENOVARE Bible Notes
Gregg’s Reflection
Jesus never called anyone to follow Him in isolation. From the beginning, He gathered disciples into community. This was not only for fellowship but for formation. Watching one another live the way of Jesus was, and still is, an essential part of discipleship.
The Christian life is “caught” as much as it is taught. We all need mentors who model what it looks like to follow Jesus in the ordinary and the difficult. Just as importantly, we are called to be those examples for others — not perfect, but faithfully walking the path.
Apprenticeship means taking on the practices and priorities of our Teacher. Over time, we begin to think, act, and love more like Him. It is a lifelong process of learning, imitating, and becoming.
Scripture
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Ancient Quotes
In all things that you find in the Holy Scriptures, seek out the purpose of the words, that you may enter into the depth of the thoughts of the saints and understand them with greater exactness.
St. Isaac the Syrian, Sermon 1.85
Modern Quotes
Apprenticeship to Jesus in the fellowship of his people is the only assured path of life under God. On that path we move from faith to more faith, from grace to more grace, and are able to walk increasingly in holiness and power.
RENOVARE Bible Notes, NT p. 481
Journaling Prompts:
- Who do you look to as an example in following Jesus?
- What qualities in them inspire you?
- Who might be quietly watching and learning from your example?
- How can you be more intentional in modeling the life of Christ?
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