There is a vast difference in being a believer and being a disciple. Jesus tells us in Matthew 16:24 “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ God is calling His people to step forward and step up. What is your next step of obedience on this journey of being a disciple of Jesus? This message was shared at Tauranga Elim Church, New Zealand, in February 2026.