Loving and Following Jesus Changes Everything

“As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, ‘Follow Me’ [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk]. And Matthew got up and followed Him.” (Matthew 9:9, Amplified Bible)

When we surrender to accept, love, and follow Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit not only transforms our heart, mind, and desires, we also receive the Spiritual Wisdom to understand deeply “The Message of The Cross.”

The Message of The Cross

“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5).

“For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:6-8).

The Response of True Heart Conversion

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1). Empowered by the Holy Spirit, every day, our goal is to remain anchored in Christ.

Our Mindset is Purpose-driven: From the Power received through continuous prayer, and study of God’s Word, we remain spiritually focused; our lifestyle reveals the daily commitment to worshiping God in Spirit and Truth.

“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'” (John 8:12, ESV).

Because we are preparing for Eternity with Jesus Christ, our priorities begin to align with God’s Perfect Plans; we commit to following Jesus on the Narrow Path of Righteousness, never looking back.

Yes, Loving and Following Jesus Changes Everything! Amen.

Lord God, we thank You for the Plan of Redemption. We have decided to follow Jesus, but realize we cannot live righteously using our strength. Jesus, we ask You to be our Strength, and to anoint us with the Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit. We also need the Divine guidance to stay on the Narrow Path of Righteousness, the wisdom to perceive life through spiritual eyes, and the strength to persevere in our Journey of Sanctification. In faith, we ask this prayer in the Loving and Righteous Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

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