Mimic Jesus - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Our Daily Bread - Tuesday, July 5, 2023
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Mimic Jesus

Bible in a Year: Job 30-31, Acts 13:26-52

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Romans 12:2

Today's Scripture & Insight: Romans 12:1-8

A "master of disguise" lives in the waters of Indonesia and in the Great Barrier Reef. The mimic octopus, like other octopuses, can change its skin pigment to blend in with its surroundings. This intelligent creature also changes its shape, movement pattern, and behavior when threatened to mimic such creatures as the venomous lionfish and even deadly sea snakes.

Unlike the mimic octopus, believers in Jesus are meant to stand out in the world that surrounds us. We may feel threatened by those who disagree with us and become tempted to blend in so we won't be recognized as followers of Christ. The apostle Paul, however, urges us to offer our bodies as a "living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God" (Romans 12:1), representing Jesus in every aspect of our lives.

Friends or family members may try to pressure us to conform to the "pattern of this world" (v. 2). But we can show who we serve by aligning our lives with what we say we believe as God's children. When we obey the Scriptures and reflect His loving character, our lives can demonstrate that the rewards of obedience are always greater than any loss. How will you mimic Jesus today?

By: Xochitl Dixon

Reflect & Pray
When have you been tempted to become an unrecognizable believer in Jesus? When have you become alienated from family members or friends because you chose to represent Jesus through your words and actions?

Loving Jesus, please give me courage and confidence to reflect You to others.
Mimic Jesus

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