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"I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!  But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed!  Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three.  They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."

 

He said to the crowd:

 

These words of Jesus sound harsh and demanding. He is addressing his disciples and others who have been following him, somewhat closely, as he ministered from place to place.

 

How do you think it would feel being called a hypocrite by Jesus? Not very good. But if we fail to follow completely, to take up the cross and dedicate ourselves to Him wouldn't he say the same to us?

 

We often try to ignore the elephant in the room in order to keep the peace, but in reality are we less than committed Christ followers when we fail to passionately defend Biblical Truth and Christian principles? We don't bring up Christ in our discussions to keep from being ridiculed. We don't stand for morality or personal accountability in an effort to remain "politically correct". We fail to tell others the "Good News" of Jesus to avoid questions we fear could be difficult to answer. The excuses can go on and on but the bottom line is we are adopting a "live and let live" attitude while many around us are unknowingly slipping away so that we can remain comfortable in our "faith".

 

Standing up for Jesus with a fire in our hearts will bring division, there is no doubt. Proclaiming the Gospel, speaking up for what is right, shining light on what is wrong and living Christ centered lives may cost us relationships, stature in the workplace, and even family. Failing to do so will cost more, it will hinder others from knowing of God's love for them through Jesus, and it will keep us from an even closer relationship with the one we love and follow.

"Jesus, I want to follow you completely. Forgive me when my heart and choices don't show that. Please re-kindle the fire of passionate discipleship in my heart. Amen."

 

Blessings,

Are you a follower of Jesus?

Don't answer too quickly. In fact, you may want to read this book before you answer at all. Consider it a 'Define the Relationship' conversation to determine exactly where you stand. You may indeed be a passionate, fully devoted follower of Jesus. Or, you may be just a fan who admires Jesus but isn't ready to let him cramp your style. Then again, maybe you're not into Jesus, period.

In any case, don't take the question---Are you a follower of Jesus?---lightly. Some people don't know what they've said yes to and other people don't realize what they've said no to, says Pastor Kyle Idleman. But Jesus is ready to clearly define the relationship he wants with his followers

In Store or On Line

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Not a Fan calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. With frankness sprinkled with humor, Idleman invites you to live the way Jesus lived, love the way he loved, pray the way he prayed, and never give up living for the One who gave his all for you.

The Follower's Journal is a thought provoking 42-day devotional guide designed to assist you on your journey from fan to follower - to help you discover your role on Christ's team, your storyline in God's grand production, your post among the fighting ranks - and to personally know your coach, your captain, your director. The best followers know intimately the one they are following. Carry this with you to consult each morning, noon and night for the prompts, suggestions, thoughts, and encouragement during your Not a Fan experience.

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A woman approached the minister after the sermon, and thanked him for his discourse. "I found it so helpful," she said.

The minister replied: "I hope it will not prove as helpful as the last sermon you heard me preach."

"Why, what do you mean?" asked the astonished woman.

"Well," said the minister, "that sermon lasted you three months."

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