Yes you read it right! Following Jesus is not for everyone that say that they like His teachings! Not everyone that applies is accepted! To follow Jesus, there is a condition. Do you know what the condition for acceptance is?
The condition for acceptance by Jesus has many names but they all point to the same thing! Here are a few names:
- Repent
- Believe
- Call on the Lord
- Confess the Lord Jesus
All these terms mean that a disciple chooses willingly to abandon his or her life of self rulership to receive the supernatural and righteous life of Jesus. Which means that the disciple lives a life of unconditional love powered by the Holy Spirit and activated through simple obedience to Jesus! To be saved is to agree that you need a new life and that you accept the life and rulership of God through Jesus Christ.
Here is how Jesus puts it:
So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple. (Luke 14:33)
Forsake ALL: what does that mean for you daily? For me it means going out of my way to express the love of Jesus to people around me by meeting their needs and sharing the good news of the kingdom! It’s unconditional love no matter how you spin it. This love is expressed differently in each disciple but it must always lead to an invitation for them to receive this life as well!
Many times theses days it’s just being a true friend to people around me, come rain come shine!
Please let me know how forsaking all that you have looks for you daily! Use the comments section below!