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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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THE YO-YO SYNDROME	May 16, 2008 3:16 pm 326 Views
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Seize the day? Ok Lord...if You say so!	May 16, 2008 1:32 pm 314 Views
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He hears......	May 16, 2008 12:33 am 343 Views
The tearful praying Christian, whose distress prevent his words, will be clearly understood by the Most High. -- Charles H. Spurgeon Ever have those times when you just can't speak out your pain...even to God? Take heart......He already knows!
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as realstrength. -- Francis de Sales Reminds me of Jesus..........
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Northernlass......her zest for God is so inspiring!	May 15, 2008 3:49 pm 294 Views
This is not a test, really I remember when I first gave my life to God....it was like being in love! He was all I talked about, I wanted to shout it to the world. wanted to change the world right then and there! I remember someone telling me this was the "first love" stage. She said I wouldn't always feel this excitement......and I was shattered at hearing that! I wanted to never ever stop feeling what I had right then! As time went on I realised, like any relationship, the one we have with God also goes through changes. We have those times of closeness, the times of dryness, the times of drifting, then renewal, it's all part of the exciting relationship with Him. The best part of all in my relationship with Him is those times when I have slightly veered off course.....and then He draws me back! It's like reuniting with a lost love! And then that first love comes back with renewed force! No earthly relationship matches this one! Wendy, if you are reading this....remember this word.....DISCERNMENT... and if ever someone talks to you about what Bible verses mean, or what God is saying etc etc.....ALWAYS check what the Bible has to say...and ask God to reveal what HE wants to tell you. Pray for discernment continuously! Bless you darling girl! May this journey of discovery fill your heart with His awesome glory!
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