Learning From Christ
When you think back to all the people you have known in your life, there are undoubtedly those from whom you have learned important lessons. For example, from my father I learned to treat everyone the same, regardless of who they are or what their background is. From one of my professors I learned to always strive to learn new things, to always be a student of life. From one of my past church members I learned to try to put the best construction on everything, and one everyone’s actions and words.
I imagine you can think back to people who have taught you important lessons in life. Whether it be your parents or grandparents, or friends or teachers, we can all point to important people in our life who have taught us many things.
The disciples of course would have pointed to Christ first and foremost. St. Paul, who was converted on the road to Damascus said that he resolved to know nothing but Christ and Him crucified (1 Corinthians 2:2). John said that life was in Christ and that life was the light of man (John 1:4). Peter pointed out the sinlessness of Christ: “For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.” (1 Peter 2:21-23).
The disciples though would have been the first to tell us that Christ didn’t come just to give an example of godly living to mankind. If Christ were only an example to us, we would still be lost in our sin. For we would be unable to follow Christ’s example. No, we needed something else. We needed a Savior. And that is who Christ is. He is the Savior of the world, for He came to deliver the world from sin and death. Through his death and resurrection, eternal life has come. And through faith in Christ we receive that forgiveness and eternal life.
We can learn many lessons from other important people in our life. We can also learn from Christ, for He is the perfect example of godliness. But He is more importantly our Savior, who delivers us from sin.
In Christ,
Rev. David L. Putz, Pastor
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (LCMS)
Crawfordsville, Indiana
Good things are happening at Holy Cross! Praise God for that. When we keep Word and Sacrament ministry at the heart of what we do, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is sown. As we share the Word, God gives the growth and we rejoice as humble stewards of the God who changes lives and hearts. Help us always, Lord, to keep Your Word at the center of our life together under your Holy Cross!
Please continue to pray for our congregation and each other. Don’t forget to visit our church website www.holycross-crawfordsville.org to find links for all our services on YouTube.