Jesus Ministry and Growth ... A model to follow

Here is a brief summary of what Jesus as a human (like you and I) went through during his life and ministry.  I think we can expect to follow and experience the same things if we are true followers of Christ, seek first His Kingdom and desire to obey His great commission and commandments.

Jesus was...

• Born of the Spirit ... 
• Learned and knew Gods Word ... 
• Grew in wisdom and stature ...
• Was baptized in water... 

• Was filled with the Spirit ... 
• Prayed and fasted ... 

• Was tempted and tested by devil  - allowed by God ...
• Learned to use the Word (sword of the Spirit) ... 

• Chose and made disciples ... 
• Ministered - Teaching, Preaching, Healing ... 
• Was blameless, perfect and Holy ... In our case we want to become Christ- like 

• Lead by the Spirit and walked in the Spirit ...
• Displayed fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience ...) 
• Became a witness / messenger / ambassador for Kingdom of God... 
• Desired and saw fruit, much fruit,/ more fruit / great harvest ...
• Discipled others to do the same.

As leaders and representatives for Christ, I pray that we will all find ourselves on the same path of becoming more like Jesus, being His witnesses, having the desire to make disciples, fulfilling the great commission and seeing much fruit!