+DEV+ You Must Follow Me

Date: September 25, 2013 11:25 PM
Topic: +DEV+  You Must Follow Me

You Must Follow Me

"Jesus answered, 'If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.'" (John 21:22)

Scripture Focus: John 21:20-24

Peter's life radically changed after encountering Jesus on the beach. Christ told him to stay focused, to follow Him. That would be costly, as it had been costly for Jesus. In fact, Peter's life would be an ongoing sacrifice for the Kingdom.

Three decades later, Peter was martyred in Rome. Loving Jesus meant offering his whole life for a Truth far greater than himself, one so great that a whole world of books could not contain the details of it all (John 21:24-25). Living a sacrificial life for Peter meant basing every sermon on the resurrection. He ministered to the poor and homeless, led his community, sent missionaries far and wide, and proclaimed the Good News of forgiveness to a hurting world.

While your life may not end in a martyr's death, know that the Lord can bring you back from shame and redirect you for an entirely new work. Take courage from Peter's change in Christ's presence. You too are forgiven, restored, loved. May our passion be secured in the passion - and resurrection - of Christ, as Peter’s was.

Insight: JESUS calls us as he did Peter: come to the end of yourself and realize your heart's longing can only be satisfied in Him.




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