The most dangerous words every spoken by Jesus, “Follow Me.” These words demand a different way of doing life, they push to become less like the world and more like Jesus. To truly “Follow Jesus” means that we have to actually “Follow Jesus”. Sounds easy doesn’t it? But really think about what it means to follow Jesus.
I get lazy and comfortable in my relationship with Jesus. I allow the image of the world to creep in and attach itself to me without objection on my end. What drives this thinking? Local perspective. The perspective that wherever I am is the only thing that matters. With this perspective I forget that I am part of a bigger community of believers and followers that consists of every nation, every tribe and every tongue. I am part of a community where my brothers and sisters in China are having to meet in secret because of the persecution they suffer. I am part of a community where in some muslim countries if your family finds out you profess Christ and follow Him they will disown you, cast you out and in some instances cut your throat.
In my comfort I forget the verse that says, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for my names sake….” “Follow Me” doesn’t seem so safe now does it? So how do I change? Global perspective. Global perspective changes my thinking. How many times do I get caught up in the small details of my life change. I want Jesus for safety as long as it doesn’t encroach on or force me to change too drastically! Global perspective reminds me this whole thing really isn’t about me anyway.
Are you following Jesus or just checking in with Him on the weekends? Me…I’m a follower regardless of personal cost!
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