What Following Jesus Looks Like
Mark D. Roberts
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
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"Jesus called out to them, 'Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!'" (Matt. 4:19).
Jesus invites us to acknowledge the presence and power of God's kingdom. He urges us to think and live differently. But the center of his invitation is essentially personal: Come, follow me! This isn't just a summons to a new belief or a new way of living. It's a call to be with Jesus, to hang out with him, to learn from him, to share life with him.
So how can we follow Jesus, given the fact that he is no longer with us in the flesh? To begin, we follow him by acknowledging him as Savior and Lord, and by entering into a relationship with him by grace through faith. We come to Jesus "just as we are," trusting him to forgive us and forge an unbreakable relationship with us. Then, in the context of such a new relationship with Jesus, we enjoy his presence through prayer, Scripture reading, worship, and service in the world. When we reach out to others with the love of Jesus—whether at church or work or on the soccer field—we experience his fellowship.
Jesus also makes himself known to us through his people. When his disciples gather together, he is there. Our sisters and brothers in Christ are his tangible presence in our lives. Thus, following Jesus means regular, intimate fellowship with his people.
Is your Christian life first and foremost a matter of following Jesus? How do you spend time with Christ? How might you get to know him better?
Adapted with permission from the original article "Follow Me!" at TheHighCalling.org. All rights reserved.
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