As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.  Matthew 9:9 

 

A talmid (disciple) did not follow a rabbi as a student.  They desired to gain the rabbi's knowledge, but for a greater goal - they wanted to become like the rabbi himself.

 

A talmid followed the rabbi everywhere - every day, and every hour of the day - often without knowing or asking where the rabbi was going.  The talmid rarely left his rabbi's side for fear that he would miss a teachable moment.  He watched the rabbi's every move, noting how he acted and thought about a variety of situations. 

 

Talmidim trusted their rabbi completely.  They were eager to hear the rabbi's teachings and they worked passionately to incorporate the rabbi's actions and words into their lives.  The disciple's deepest desire was to follow his rabbi so closely that he would start to think and act like the rabbi himself.

 

Do I act like Jesus?  Do I know how Jesus acted and what he would do in different situations.  Have I studied the Mind, Method, Manner and Ministry of Christ?

 

Prayer
Heavenly Father, I want to know everything about you!  By your spirit help me to learn your ways so I can reflect you in my life.  Amen