Being Followers of Jesus
Making a decision to follow Jesus guarantees strength needed for a change.
John 10:3-5; Luke 5:10-11
A Christian is a follower of Jesus!
What does it look like to be a follower of Jesus?
-1. Daily following Luke 9:23-25
-2. We follow on His terms not ours Matt 11:28-30
-3. We follow whatever the cost
-4. We follow knowing he is with us all the way . Knowing Jesus is knowing His presence, knowing His promises - abundant life, joy, peace, contentment, purpose, new identity, rest, freedom from anxiety, true freedom 💥
-5. We follow by living as Jesus lived
“If you want to live as Jesus lived, we have to adopt the lifestyles of Jesus.”
How did Jesus live?
-He was always present - (never in a hurry e.g Lazarus situation)
-He lived simply.
-He always find time to be alone with his Father. Being with Jesus is worth leaving others.
Doing all things in moderation.