Question and Answer
Charles Sheldon wrote the book In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do in 1896. While it continues to be a bestselling book, is it really possible to imitate Jesus in our lives?
In His Steps isn’t the only book that claims that it is possible—the Bible says this, too! “Whoever claims to live in him,” John says, “must live as Jesus did” (1 John 2:6). The apostle Paul told us to be imitators of God, as dearly loved children (Eph. 5:1; 1 Thess. 2:14). Scripture reminds us that we aren’t asked to simply copy Christ; rather, we should live our lives in Him (Col. 2:6). With the indwelling of the Spirit of God, we are able to pay attention to the life of Christ in us and do what He wants us to do (Gal. 2:20).
BY Mike Kellogg
Mike Kellogg worked with Moody Radio for more than 40 years, beginning in 1972. For many years he was the reader on Continued Story and began hosting Music Thru the Night in 1982. He also read the Today in the Word devotional for Moody Radio for many years. In July 2014, Mike retired from full-time radio. He is a graduate of Cedarville University, and has served as adjunct faculty in English and Speech Communications at Moody Bible Institute. He is married to Nancy, and they have 6 children and 16 grandchildren.