Being a Follower of Christ

Followers of Jesus Christ know that we are called the children of God in Matthew 5:9. In Deuteronomy 7:6 we are called Chosen Ones. In Matthew 5:13 we are the salt and in Matthew 5:14 we are light in this world of darkness and wickeness. God is holy and He has called us to be holy. We belong to the Kingdom of God not the kingdom of this world.

Romans 12:2 tells us not to conform to the standards of this world. We are to follow the teachings of Christ in the Bible. The ways of God are contrary to the ways of this world. We are to think like Christ and speak like Him. Our attitude and actions are to be like Him. Psalm 1:1 (NKJ) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. Let us search our hearts today and repent of any thought or attitude that is not pleasing to God. A pure heart is a peaceful heart.

Being Holy

Followers of Jesus Christ know that we are called the children of God in Matthew 5:9. In Deuteronomy 7:6 we are called Chosen Ones. In Matthew 5:13 we are the salt and in Matthew 5:14 we are light in this world of darkness and wickedness. God is holy and He has called us to be holy. We belong to the Kingdom of God not the kingdom of this world.

Romans 12:2 tells us not to conform to the standards of this world. We are to follow the teachings of Christ in the Bible. The ways of God are contrary to the ways of this world. We are to think like Christ and speak like Him. Our attitude and actions are to be like Him. Psalm 1:1 (NKJ) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. Let us search our hearts today and repent of any thought or attitude that is not pleasing to God. A pure heart is a peaceful heart.

Trust

In ll Kings 4:1-7 we read about a woman who had 2 sons and her husband died. She was faced with a big problem. The creditors were planning on taking her sons because of the debt. All she had was a vessel of oil. Elisha told her to borrow jars from neighbors and God miraculously filled many jars and the debt was paid when she sold them.  If you have a problem in your life, believe what it says in Phil 4:19 that God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. Ephesians 3:20, now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. 

Psalm 31:19 says that God's goodness is laid up for them that fear God and trust in Him. Do not be anxious or worry, but trust in the Lord for any concerns in your life. Proverbs 3:5, 6 tells us to trust in the Lord with all your heart and don't lean on your own understanding but in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths.

The Walk

The Walk of Love:  Ephesians 5:2, And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us.

The Walk of Wisdom:  See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise.

Walking in the Light: 1 John 1:7, But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin. 

Walk like Jesus:  1 John 2:6, He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

Walk in the Spirit: Galatians 5:16, This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

How is your walk today? Are you walking in love? Are you receiving God's wisdom for every day situations? Is your walk pleasing to the Lord? 

God is holy and He wants His people to walk in the light and be people of integrity with high morals and standards. In Romans 12:1-2, we read that we are not to be conformed to this world. As followers of Jesus Christ we live according to the teaching of Jesus in the holy Bible. There are many ungodly laws passed today that are against the Bible. 

In Matthew 3:2 and Matthew 4:17, John the Baptist and Jesus preached repentance. Turn from sin. Spend time in prayer and the Bible. You will experience new change and become more like Jesus in word, attitude, thought and action.

Holy Spirit

Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to comfort and guide us. John 14:17 says, "The Spirit of Truth whom the world cannot receive because it sees him not neither knows him, but you know him for he dwells with you and shall be in you." 1 John 4:13 tells us that we dwell in him and he in us because he has given us of his Spirit. Romans 8:9 says that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ are none of his. 1 Corinthians 3:16 says that we are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in us. The Holy Spirit will convict and warn against sin.  We can choose to live a life of integrity with His help.  John 14:26 says that the Holy Spirit is our Comforter, which is a great encouragement to believers.  Ephesians 4:30 tells us not to grieve the Holy Spirit by our selfish actions.  Also, we are told in 1 Thessalonians 5:19 not to quench or hinder the Spirit.  There are people and forces in this world that would want to intimidate and control, but be controlled by the Holy Spirit. Yield to Him and He will guide you into all truth.