Good Message from Rev. Donnaven Teo ( It's forbidden copying, please leave a word if you want to share. Thanks! )

Following in the Footsteps of Jesus If you want to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, observe the following things about Him: 1. He never acted in haste. He didn’t make decisions in response to the pressure tactics of others. Skilled negotiators know that waiting is a weapon; whoever is the most hurried usually ends up with the short end of the deal. Waiting reveals the weakness in any plan, plus the motives of those around you. Your greatest mistakes will often happen because of impatience, so think long term. 2. He knew when to work and when to rest. In the storm on the Sea of Galilee the disciples sweated, but Jesus slept. In the garden of Gethsemane the disciples slept, but Jesus sweated. That’s because He knew when to work and when to rest. Knowing when to act and when to trust, what to give your attention to and what to leave in God’s hands, is a secret you must learn if you’re to do Gods will and not burn out. Nobody was busier than Jesus. Everybody wanted something from Him. The more successful you are the more people will reach for you. Jesus separated Himself in order to receive. He understood that you can’t give what you don’t have. Work means giving; rest means receiving. Jesus understood the balance; that’s why He accomplished so much in three short years. When you’re rested you think more clearly, you make better decisions, you see life through confident eyes, you accomplish more in less time, and what you build is built to last. So stop your frantic rush. Following in the footsteps of Jesus means being led, not driven! 3. He knew He didn’t have to prove Himself. At the cross, sceptics said, If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross. His reaction? He refused to let their comments intimidate Him or alter His plans. He didn’t need their approval; He had His Fathers: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased Matt 3:17. 4. He didn’t waste time answering His critics. Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge to the great amazement of the governor Matthew27:14. Jesus responded to hunger, to need, to seekers, but not to people trying to trap Him. You owe nothing to a critic. Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words (Proverbs 23:9 NKJV). Do you know why there’s never been a monument built to a critic? Because critics are spectators, not players! 5. He didn’t focus on the past, but the future. His mother was pregnant with Him before she was married. Only a few people knew the truth. Jesus grew up with this, yet He didn’t feel the need to explain it. Stop complaining that your family was poor, or talking about your limited education, or repeating stories of those who failed you, or advertising your pain, or meditating on your flaws. All of us are challenged in some way. Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing Isaiah 43:18-19. Satan discusses our yesterdays; apparently that’s the only information he has about us. Jesus discusses our tomorrows. So if you want to follow in His footsteps, focus on what’s ahead. ( By Pastor Donnaven Teo )