Following Jesus means allowing Him to change us. When we first come to Christ, we are often like children learning to walk. We stumble, we fall, we get things wrong, and we sometimes need others to help us find our feet. But God never intended for us to remain spiritually immature.
Following Jesus is not simply about believing in Him. It is about becoming like Him.
We live with our feet firmly planted in today, but our hearts are looking towards that day. Jesus promised that He would come again, and that promise changes the way we live now. We are not simply waiting for something to happen. We are faithfully following Him while we wait.
Following Jesus isn’t a glib statement. It’s a living, walking, wonderful journey that highlights our natural fleshly desires which will always try to distract us along the way.
Following Jesus is not just about how we begin… It is about remaining faithful to Him throughout our lives and finishing well.
Following Jesus is not always an easy road. There will be times when the way ahead seems clear, and other times when every step feels difficult. There may be disappointments, unanswered prayers, opposition, weariness and seasons when we wonder how much longer we can keep going.
Following Jesus does not mean we will be protected from suffering. There will be times when life hurts, when prayers seem unanswered and when we cannot understand why God has allowed something to happen.
Following Jesus does not mean we will never become discouraged. There will be days when we feel tired, disappointed or simply wonder whether we are making any difference at all. What matters is what we do when those feelings come.
Following Jesus does not mean temptation disappears; it means we no longer have to face it alone. Every follower of Jesus will face temptation. What changes is where we turn to when it comes…
