John 8:31-32,
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Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
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Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
This week’s post is concerning discipleship.
Some may not have an understanding of what discipleship is. What it
means in Christianity is personal, passionate devotion and service to the Lord Jesus Christ. There is a
vast difference between devotion to a person and devotion to principles or to a
cause. Our Lord never proclaimed a cause — He proclaimed personal devotion to
Himself and His Kingdom. To be a disciple of Christ is to be a devoted bond-servant motivated by love for
the Lord Jesus Christ over all other interests and desires in this life. This does not mean a Christian no longer invests oneself in relationships with loved ones and acquaintances, it means a Christian puts Christ first in everyday decision making and purpose towards others over himself.
Just how costly can discipleship for Christ be?
Luke 14:26-33 - Jesus said,
26 “If any one
comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children
and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
27 Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my
disciple. 28 For which of you, desiring
to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has
enough to complete it? 29 Otherwise,
when he has laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin
to mock him, 30 saying, ‘This man began to build, and was not able to
finish.’ 31 Or what king, going to
encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and take counsel whether
he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty
thousand? 32 And if not, while the other
is yet a great way off, he sends an embassy and asks terms of peace. 33 So therefore, whoever of you does not
renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple."
If you are a seeker of God and haven’t yet become a new Christian, we hope this short video lesson will help you understand what it will mean to make a firm decision in faith and trust in Christ Jesus. If you are a Christian of weak faith, this lesson reminder can be an encouraging source of calling and determination to get back on your own road to Jerusalem. Regardless of ones station in life, please continue your studies and fellowship with seasoned loving Christians that will support you in prayer out of a pure heart and love for the Lord and King Jesus Christ.
