Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children… (Ephesians 5:1).

Have you ever watched a son watch his father? The boy studies the man, soaking up the Dadness of it all.  Words, clothing, even mannerisms—the child models what he observes. Often, the child does not even realize what is going on.  He is simply watching, and becoming what he sees. This can be dangerous, because not all of Dad’s ways are worthy of imitation.  Thus the origin of the phrase, “Do as I say, not as I do.”

We have a Father who says, “Do as I say; do as I do; do as I am.”  All his ways are perfectly worthy of imitation. Study him closely today.  Look for him in his Word, in his world, and in his people. Then, do your best to be what you see.

Go ahead—be a copycat.

Happy Thursday, Beloved.