True Discipleship

Decision: act or result of deciding

When we allow Christ into our lives we make a conscious decision to believe in Him.

There is nothing easier than getting saved, because it is solely God’s sovereign work—

"Look to Me, and be saved . . ." ( Isaiah 45:22 )

Whoever calls on the name…(Acts 2:21)

Whoever believes… (John 3:36)

However with any decision we still have the option of changing our minds.

This is not to say one loses their salvation, one can change their mind about following Jesus’ example.

Commitment: pledge we will do something

When we make commitments to God we tell Him we will do something.

Anyone can make a commitment to attend church, teach a class, even serve on one of the committees churches have. They can commit to go on a mission project, or to be part of any activities, which are held. Committed persons hold many of the elected positions held in churches.

However with any commitment, we retain the option of changing our minds or placing stipulations on how, when and where we will serve. Many times we change our commitment due to our own desire.

Some examples:

The date conflicts with another event.

Purchases of desired object prevents monetary commitment.

Decision to do something more desirable.

Surrender: give up oneself or a possession to another

There can be no negotiated surrender to God; it must be total surrender giving up all rights to self.

Those who surrender their lives, finances, time and talent, they become on fire, giving self totally to God, becoming poured out wine for Him. They become receptive to His call and begin a life of ministry. They are receptive to the needs of others and place sharing the gospel at the head of their priorities; these are the true disciples. They serve not because someone nominated them, nor for the recognition they receive.

They serve knowing true discipleship will involve choices-

( Luke 14:26 ). "If anyone comes to Me. . ."

( Matthew 16:24)."If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself. . ."

(Mat 19:21) "If you want to be perfect…”

(Mark 10:28) we have left everything to follow…

They have come to understand James 2:26 For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

They have placed their confidence in God Himself, not in His blessings? "I am Almighty God . . ."—El-Shaddai, the All-Powerful God ( Genesis 17:1 )

Where are you in your relationship with God?

Deciding?

Committed?

Surrendered?

Clyde

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