Oh p.s. before I really begin I want you to know this post isn't going to be extremely uplifting, I hope more than anything that is makes you think and reflect. Recently I've been thinking about how the world views a disciple of Jesus. What would be peoples definition of a disciple and really what exactly is a disciple? The thought is if we are called to be disciples; which let me go off on a quick tangent.. When I say, "called to be disciples" I don't mean people who claim they know the name Jesus. Those are the same people who put "Christian" on their Facebook religious views so that people will consider them a "good person". That, ladies and gentlemen is NOT a disciple. Sorry.
Jesus said if you want to be MY disciple you will love me more than anything in this world including your family. Don't believe me? Matthew 10:37-38 says, "Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me, and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow me daily is not worthy of me."
I don't know about you but the church I grew up in pretty much watered it down so that you could live a normal life and still feel like you were worthy of heaven. NO. Jesus says it plain as day. If you love things of this world more than me than you are not worthy of me. Jesus was not a crowd pleaser. He never begged anyone to follow him. Jesus knew who His father was and He didn't waste time begging those of no faith. God said they have the choice to follow you or not and if they choose not to then continue on. Those who choose to follow were to surrender EVERYTHING... not a little, not just one bad habit.. EVERYTHING, take up the cross and follow. That is a disciple.
With that said, I feel extremely convicted by own behavior. I cannot claim to be a follower of Christ and live the life of this world. It is a daily denial of this world and a daily renewal by the blood of Jesus! I'm begging you to watch this video! It may at times seem like a bit much but it is so true and very raw in explaining the daily struggle to be a disciple to which we were and are being called to be!! So go pause the music and enjoy this video..
Jesus said if you want to be MY disciple you will love me more than anything in this world including your family. Don't believe me? Matthew 10:37-38 says, "Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me, and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow me daily is not worthy of me."
I don't know about you but the church I grew up in pretty much watered it down so that you could live a normal life and still feel like you were worthy of heaven. NO. Jesus says it plain as day. If you love things of this world more than me than you are not worthy of me. Jesus was not a crowd pleaser. He never begged anyone to follow him. Jesus knew who His father was and He didn't waste time begging those of no faith. God said they have the choice to follow you or not and if they choose not to then continue on. Those who choose to follow were to surrender EVERYTHING... not a little, not just one bad habit.. EVERYTHING, take up the cross and follow. That is a disciple.
With that said, I feel extremely convicted by own behavior. I cannot claim to be a follower of Christ and live the life of this world. It is a daily denial of this world and a daily renewal by the blood of Jesus! I'm begging you to watch this video! It may at times seem like a bit much but it is so true and very raw in explaining the daily struggle to be a disciple to which we were and are being called to be!! So go pause the music and enjoy this video..
-Ashley xoxox :))
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