1 Timothy 4:12- "Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. BE AN EXAMPLE TO ALL BELIEVERS in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity."
The first part of this verse tells us not to let anyone think less of us because we are young. Being young physically is not all that it is talking about. It can also mean being young spiritually. Those who are young spiritually are very pure and filled with the Spirit. Joy is found all over their faces and their lives! Even though they are young, their joy is an example for other believers to follow. In the same way, when we trust God and act out the things He tells us to do, we are an example to other believers. God's people are a spark in the dark!
John 8:12- "Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, 'I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life."
Last year, I tried to help some of my close friends become Christians. I talked with them about it, and they kind-of believed. But the way I lived my life was not right. I put myself first, God second, and others last. My selfishness partly caused them to fall away from God instead of getting closer. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control should have been shown in my life.
If there is anyone in your life that needs strengthening spiritually, be an example for them! Continue to follow God's guidance, and put their needs above your own. Then you will be an example for that believer. As iron sharpens iron, one man can sharpen another.
Isaiah 58:11- "The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail."
He is risen! :)
-Jenna Hampton (With much help from God.)
