January 2 – Qualities of Jesus

We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But if anyone obeys his word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. 1 John 2:3-6 NIV

If we are to have the goal of being more like Jesus every day, then we need to know just what His traits are…His spiritual character traits to which we can attain--so that we can walk like Jesus walked. Here’s a list with which to start. We’ll look more closely at these—and add more during the coming weeks.

Commitment

Compassion

Courage

Discipline

Endurance

Enthusiasm

Faithfulness

Forgiving

Generous

Gentleness

Goodness

Honest

Humble

Integrity

Joy

Kindness

Love

Loyalty

Passion

Patience

Peace

Perseverance

Reliable

Respect

Responsibility

Self-Control

Self-Sacrifice

Tolerance

Vision

Lord—give us insight into Your character as we study You and seek to develop Your character traits in us and in the little children around us. 

In addition…here are some other things to consider as we start this New Year. Is this the year?

The year we have our break-throughs?

The year we get our priorities in order?

The year we keep our resolutions?

The year we reach our potential?

The year we stop making excuses?

The year we take responsibility for our situation?

The year we make good choices instead of bad mistakes?

The year we come to understand who we are in Christ?

The year we become obedient?

The year we have more fun than ever before?

The year we become the giver instead of the receiver?

The year we fully grasp how to walk in God's gifts to us?

2013...Is this the year?

© 2013 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.