There’s so much controversy in the world about what it truly means to follow Jesus. Some say it’s branding yourself as a Christian, others will debate it as having Christian values while others will define it as having a personal relationship with Him. I’m positive that you also have your own definition of what it truly means and here are some six Principals from the bible which summarize what it means to follow Him.
START A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.
Yes, you read it right. It’s not just branding yourself as a Christian, or talking about his works only. It goes a long way into to have a personal relationship with Jesus. It means making Him your best friend, talking to him constantly and having faith in all the plans he has set out for you.
It’s creating time to spend with Him, asking for his advice and allowing him to take the lead in our lives. Having a relationship with Jesus entails trusting Him and confiding in Him all your troubles, your worries and even your Joys.
He knows them even before you ask but He still wants you to talk to him, to grow your and to experience life together. The journey will not be easy but having a friend you can rely on makes it easier. Because, we do have a friend in Jesus Christ.
COPY HIS EXAMPLE.
Through His thirty year walk in life, Jesus portrayed one very bold and passionate Fruit of the Holy Spirit. LOVE. He loved everybody and anybody, from people with Leprosy, prostitutes, tax collectors, the sick and even the very same people who tore his flesh with a spear and nailed His hands on the cross.
He loved them deeply. He did not discriminate but went ahead to show His compassion to them. He told them of God’s love, of His forgiveness and the Grace which God would bestow on them.
Love is a very strong emotion and as Christians who follow Jesus, we should Love those around us, even those whom we feel are undeserving. Like Paul said, Love is kind, love is patient, Love is not boastful, and love is not jealous or proud.
Following Jesus means copying His example of Love to all people for peace and harmony to exist and for us to experience His fullness.
BELIEVE AND OBEY HIS TEACHING
Following Jesus entails being on the fore front of believing his words and the teachings He taught during his time. It is believing you are forgiven because he gave up His life for the cleansing of your sins and to be worthy of going before God’s presence.
It is believing that nothing on earth or in the heavens can separate us from God’s love. Following Jesus means obeying His teachings and doing what he commanded everyone to do. It is confessing with our tongues and believing in our hearts that Jesus Christ is our lord and savior.
JOIN HIM IN HIS MISSION TO REACH PEOPLE.
Matthew 28:19 – 20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach this new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you and be sure of this; I am with you till the end of the age.”
These were the last word Jesus uttered and it goes on to show how important they were. We were commissioned to reach out to all nations and bring people to the kingdom of God for He will be with us always.
GIVE HIM YOUR HIGHEST LOYALTY.
Loyalty to Jesus means trusting Him in times of trouble. Having Faith in Him even in the darkest of hours, obeying His commands and teachings even if temptation is at its greatest and living a life that brings Glory to God. And in all this, we are not alone for He has promised to lead, to comfort, to guide and to love us till the end of time.
GET STUNNED BY WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW JESUS.
This may sound comical and I can assure you it’s not just saying ‘oh my!’ It is more of appreciating who God truly is. Standing in awe of His power, His grace, His mercies and His love. It is letting ourselves learn of his mighty deeds and acknowledging that He truly alone is the real Jehovah of all times. It is exulting His name and glorifying Him for He’s continuous Mercies, love and unending Grace.
Following Jesus is not just one single thing. It is a mix of so many principals and attributes but above all, it is a decision, a choice which you have to make.
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