An Example . . .

We all need a reason to live . . . and to die. It is motivation. It gets us from one day to the next. We all also need an example to live by . . . One who has set the example and shown us how to do it.

You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. (2 Timothy 2:3-4)

Jesus has indeed shown us how to endure hardship. He came to earth not only to die as a perfect sacrifice, but to LIVE a life of sacrifice as to show us how to do so. We have other examples as well as we read through Hebrews 11. We can add Paul himself, Peter, John, and others. We may even be setting the pace for someone else and not even realize they are watching. We all lead and we all follow. Just be sure to be following the right One and leading others to Him!