* A Go-By

By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
1st John 3:16 NKJV

In your line of work, do you ever use a Go-By? They're very similar to a template, but much more practical and hands-on. They can be a real timesaver; not only are they instructional, but you also have the end result in your hand, so you know what you're supposed to have when you're finished. It's a sure thing to complete because it's all right in front of you.

In the engineering world, there are all kinds of go-bys. One may work better than another, but all of them are about getting the job done. Finishing what I started. Taking it to completion.

Our walk of faith comes complete with Go-Bys. If you can't do it like Abraham, try Jacob. If that doesn't work for you, how about Isaiah? Or Moses? How about we don't let another day go by, without modelling our lives after the Consummate Go-By, Jesus Christ? The One who loved us so much that He laid down His life for us... That's the example to go by.

Prayer:

Father,
         Help us to see and to understand the ultimate sacrifice of Your love toward us. Help us to lay down our lives, our love, our time... In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen