How would you or I answer the question asked by Jesus? “Who do you say I am?” The disciples had assumed that life is defined by us vs. them thinking, politics and power, and those who have and those who don’t have. But Jesus is King thinking changes everything. His kingdom has far different method of operating. Surrendering to His love is essential if we are to begin understanding. His presence surpasses any other authority or lifestyle.
“Most Christians aren’t following Jesus.
They’re just fans in the cheap seats.
They know His name.
They post the verses.
They wear the cross.
But they don’t carry one.
Because being a FAN of Christ is easy.
Being a FOLLOWER?
That costs something.
Jesus didn’t say, “Admire Me.”
He said, “Take up your cross and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23)
Following Jesus was never meant to be safe.
His way is meant to be a surrender.
- Paul Dazet
“He taught them what lay ahead of Him in Jerusalem—suffering, rejection, death, and resurrection. What Jesus taught them was in keeping with the understanding he had at His baptism. The Messiah was the Suffering Servant.” - Excerpt, Following Jesus: Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark by Steve Langford
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