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A Follower of Christ
  
Nobody worries about Christ as long as he can be kept shut up in
churches. He is quite safe inside. But there is always trouble
if you try and let him out.

-- G. A. Studdert Kennedy


A Christian……..a follower of Christ……how do you follow Christ? How do you love Christ? Whose will………His will? How do you hear Him when He speaks? Do you hear Him? Do you listen?

Which are you…….one like the woman caught in adultery……..or the prideful scorner hurling stones?

Are you like the humble tax collector who comes before God admitting your brokenness……….or are you like the Pharisee…..better than the broken one?

Are you saved? You know the beginning…….you know the ending…….but what comes between?

What does this mean?
Luk 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

What does it mean to you?

I have to admit, there is nothing easy in being a follower of Christ. It’s easy being saved, easy reading the Bible, going to church, praying but when it comes to actually living our belief and faith……we fail miserably.

Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Mat 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

I have taken these two verses to heart in a big way. Because being a follower of Christ is sometimes burdensome. Giving up your desires for His desires, asking for His will in your life as opposed to your own….this is not an easy thing. But He equips us, and gives us the strength we need to walk the walk with Him.

Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

When you ask God to create in you a clean heart…….it means sometimes He has to break you down, bring you to your knees……..and it hurts! Coming face to face with God with all your brokenness has got to be one of the most painful things you will ever do….but I can tell you from the depth of my heart that it is the most spirit refreshing thing you will ever do!

The closer you draw to God, the lonlier you feel as a Christian. There is nothing sadder than talking with a fellow believer about the wonders of the Holy Spirit, the amazing grace of God, and they look at you with glazed eyes. I know this because I too once stood with glazed eyes, just “not getting it”. When I talk about listening to His Word while I sleep, or listening to His Word on my IPOD as I walk, other Christians look at me as though I am whacko!

Mat 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

What does that verse mean to you? It means exactly what it says to me.

And if we are mocked for loving God this way……….who is being mocked……is it me………is it God’s work in me……..is it God Himself?

Mt. 11:15
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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN Aug 18, 2008 11:53 pm
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The subject of deception has been on my mind a bit lately. A friend and I have been chatting about the various ways satan deceives, some of it so subtle, even Christians are falling for the lie, left right and centre.

Resist the devil and he will flee.....how do you do that? by ignoring him? Sorry but ignoring the devil is exactly what he wants you to do. Coz if you are busy ignoring him, he is busy planning an attack.....and you don't see it coming. I have spoken of this before....and it is so important for us as Christians to grasp this. We have got to stop being so complacent and think we are too smart to outwit the devil.

In the army, soldiers are taught to "know the enemy". You can't fight an enemy who you know nothing about. It doesn't mean you have to take classes on how to recognize the devil.....the Bible is full of examples of that....read the Bible.....


1Pe 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Do you see that? BE VIGILANT! You can't be vigilant while you are ignoring the devil, pretending that he isn't able to get to you just coz you don't pay him no mind.

The Bible is full of people who were deceived by the devil, and it began with Eve. Did the devil stomp up to Eve,making a big noise? Nope! He slithered, as a snake, quietly whispering to her...."c'mon Eve, why would God not want you to eat of this fruit? Coz He doesn't want you to know what He knows"....and what did he tempt her with...a brussel sprout? Nope! "Eat this delicious fruit Eve, and you will know the TRUTH, the way it REALLY IS"

He tempts subtly.....

And what happens when he doesn't get his own way? HE ACCUSES! HE CONDEMNS! He changes from a snake to a roaring lion...in the blink of an eye!

I want to ask you something.....

Suppose someone was to come to you and say "let me take you on a magical discovery tour...I want to teach you about Jesus". Obviously you will get a little excited....after all you are a follower of Christ, you want to learn more and more about Him right?

So the style of this teaching is full of intrigue and excitement...and you are intrigued and excited...a natural human emotion....not unlike the excitement of joining in the secret of a surprise party...you just can't wait for what is going to happen next!

What would you do if I was to tell you that this teacher who wants to teach you about Jesus......does not believe that Jesus is God Himself, in the flesh?

I find it hard to comprehend someone teaching about the truths of Jesus, without accepting the greatest truth about Jesus.....that He was GOD IN THE FLESH.

And what if I hadn't told you this? When do you think you would have discovered the truth? I can answer that for you......AFTER THE DECEPTION HAPPENED.

Please saints of God......don't be fooled, you can be deceived! If you want the Truth.....go to the Truth.....THE WORD OF GOD. If you want the Truth....have a prayerful relationship with the TRUTH.......GOD HIMSELF.

God's Word tells us to test the spirits....don't accept things at face value. Even the things I say in my posts.....ALWAYS TEST IT WITH GOD'S WORD. I implore you to do this.

The Bible is God's Word to us, it is God breathed, written by men who were inspired by God to write it.....it is trustworthy......so go to it ALWAYS....that is where you will find the answers.

PS want to know another little secret? When you discover the truth about this wrong teaching....when you decide to walk away....just cover your ears coz I can guarantee you....the accusations and condemnation will follow! You will be scoffed at and mocked by this "teacher" who wants to teach you about Jesus.
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SEARCHING FOR FULFILLMENT? Aug 18, 2008 4:09 pm
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I've been spending some time this morning, writing my book. As I write, I find myself learning new things about me, about my relationship with God. I realise I lack in some areas, and also realise how much I have strengthened in other areas. I see the steady growth, despite all the tripping and falling, and I am filled with love for this Saviour who died on a cross for me!

Today as I wrote, my mind was focussed on the fulfillment that comes from a close relationship with Jesus. We can search for fulfillment in things and people but it brings no lasting joy. We can travel the world, buy the very best of things, invest our time in hobbies and causes....but none of those things bring us the lasting joy our desperate hearts so desire.

There is nothing more precious than spending time worshipping and praising God, talking with Him, soaking in His Word, basking in His love.....this is where true fulfillment lies.

An active, ongoing relationship with Him brings about a harvest that our thirsty hearts could never fathom......joy that fills every part of your being....a knowing in your heart that THIS is where you want to be.

Funny isn't it.....here I am sitting on this buoy, waiting for His leading into the places He wants me to go, the plans He has for me....perched eagerly, straining to hear His voice saying "fly now".......

Yet all the time, in this period of so called inactivity....

God is moving...God is working in me, through me...bringing about changes....teaching me new things...showing me hidden wonders....the tide is flowing.......

When God asks us to "be still", it doesn't mean He is.....something to think about huh?

One thing I know for sure as I sit here on my buoy....my fulfillment can only be found in Him. This is exactly where I want to be...in Him.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Aug 18, 2008 3:36 am
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Heb 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

God's Word is true......God's promises are true...He is so faithful and His love and grace never fail to amaze me!

I realise the importance of being earnest in my relationship with Him. I know that I can't move without Him...I've said so many, many times.

But every now and then, this little disobedient warrior thingy woman takes her focus off the Saviour and allows the cares of the everyday to take precedence. That is exactly what happened this week. I allowed a few niggles to irritate and vex me, and in doing this I didn't spend a lot of time in prayer or soaking in His Word....then boom...the enemy attacked and I was too preoccupied to notice....the result was a whole lot of unnecessary unrest and turbulence. I allowed doubts to set in, I forgot the assurances God had given me...everything got kind of tangled up in a boiling surge of ocean waves and my buoy was tossed around by a storm of my own making......the storm of doubt.

This morning...praying desperately....Lord help my unbelief...hold me close....don't let go! And the voice of the Saviour....PEACE, BE STILL...the waves calmed and my buoy rests once again in the gently rolling sea.

It is not just vitally important to stay VERY CLOSE to God...it is CRUCIAL! I can't hear His still small voice when I am jumping around on the buoy, allowing the fear of the swelling tide to drown Him out. TRUST TRUST TRUST.....knowing....He is in control. HE IS IN CONTROL. NOTHING CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT HIS PERMISSION.

I know these things.....yet my fickle heart sometimes lets me down.

And yet, when I kneel before Him, humbled by His grace and love for me...He brings balance back to my buoy.....beautiful Saviour!

Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH!
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