(By Pastor Norman)

How are we to live as Christians? Jesus said to His disciples: “If you love Me, show it by doing what I’ve told you” (John 14:15; MSG). Jesus followed His Father’s directions with no deviation (John 14:31) even to the point of a humble death on a cross (Phil 2:8). We are representatives of Jesus (Col 3:17) and everything we do should bring glory to God (1 Cor 10:31). We are to: “imitate Christ” (1 Cor 11:1; NKJV). Let God show us His way; His thoughts and ways are much higher than ours (Isa 55:8-9). The apostle Peter encourages us that as we walk in obedience to the Holy Spirit, we will experience God’s grace and peace to the fullest (1 Peter 1:2). To receive all God’s blessings and follow His instructions in our lives we must be: “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22; NKJV). The Bible is our manual for life, every verse, not just our favourite ones. God’s word is our direction for every aspect of our Christian Walk. We read how to be saved or restored in our relationship with God (Rom 10:9,10), how to grow as a Christian in His church (Acts 2:42) and even how His church is to be structured and led (see the books of Timothy and Titus). God’s word describes the abundant blessings He has for us (John 10:10), including healing (Isa 53:5), how to have a successful marriage and family (Eph 5:25-41) and even how to grow our faith to receive all God has for us (Rom 10:17). God’s word really is our complete guide for life!