I've never heard this song before tonight... this is a kids' version but the words are amazing!Tonight's message was great at New Community...
Jesus gave us a simple invitation to change the world. The first step in His plan was to follow Him. In His Word He mentions following many more times than He talks about believing in Him. It is way more difficult to follow someone than use our own map because we have to give up our control. If we follow someone we have to simply go exactly where they go. We have to see Him and submit to His will, not our own!
Matthew 4:18-20
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." At once they left their nets and followed him.
This is so true... "Believers" will not impact the world, but "Followers" of Jesus will! It's a decision we have to make moment to moment. Will we follow Him into everything we have to face, in our marriages, finances, jobs and health? It really is a decision we must make. I want to follow Him.
Jesus said that following Him will cost you your life.
Luke Chapter 4:25-27 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
He tells us that we have to lose our life to find it and we can only serve one God! He doesn't want us to follow Him unless we are willing to give up everything for Him!
I'm deciding to follow Him and I'm not turning back!
In His Amazing Love,
Angie xoxo
p.s. On 1/25/08 I added this beautiful song I heard this morning:
4 comments:
I know...$129.00 Spirit Air. It wasn't a direct flight, but I don't think Spirit flys direct to S.A.
I think it is hilarious that you are excited to see me there when we live like 35 minutes from eachother! Someday (before S.A.) we should meet in the middle for lunch!
Sounds great, Teri! I just e-mailed you my phone number!
Much love from another Michigan siesta!
Angie
Oh how I love that hymn!! Like you I have decided to follow Him and there is no turning back!!
Blessings in Christ--
Angie!
So, it's been like 10 years I feel like since I've stopped by. I feel so out of blogging world lately! I start to getting checking my blogs...and then get distracted, or have to go somewhere...you know how it goes!!
Anyway, YES, I saw 27 Dresses!!!! I LOVED it. SOOOO very cute! Did you see Bucket List? I still haven't...next on my list! :)
And as for "following Jesus" I sang it as a solo not TOO long ago! (Back in highschool!) No turning back, baby!!
So, I just got caught up on like 20 of your posts...had a comment for each...and no my mind is blank! Needless to say..I loved them all! I love you heart! :) You encourage me!
Much love to you this evening!
Lindsee
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