Read: John 5:17–20
Bible in a Year: Psalms 18–19; Acts 20:17–38
The Son can do nothing by himself; he can do
only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the
Son also does. John 5:19
Isn’t it endearing to see a child mimicking his parents? How often
we’ve seen the young boy in a car seat, gripping his imaginary steering
wheel intently while keeping a close eye on the driver to see what
Daddy does next.
I remember doing the same thing when I was young. Nothing gave me
greater pleasure than doing exactly what my dad did—and I’m sure he got
an even bigger kick watching me copy his actions.
I would like to think God felt the same way when He saw His dearest
Son doing exactly what the Father did—reaching out to the lost, helping
the needy, and healing the sick. Jesus said, "the Son can do nothing by
himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever
the Father does the Son also does" (John 5:19).
We too are called to do the same—to “follow God’s example, therefore,
as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love” (Eph. 5:1–2). As
we continue growing to be more like Jesus, may we seek to love like the
Father loves, forgive like He forgives, care like He cares, and live in
ways that please Him. It is a delight to copy His actions, in the power
of the Spirit, knowing that our reward is the affectionate, tender smile
of a loving Father.
Jesus, thank You for showing us the way to the Father. Help us to be more and more like You and the Father each day.Our Daily Bread welcomes writer Leslie Koh! Meet Leslie and all our authors at odb.org/all-authors.
The Father gave us the Spirit to make us like the Son.
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