Text: Luke 14: 25-35
Memory Verse: “…He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” (Luke 14:35b).
A disciple is one who is sold out for the cause of another and, therefore, following Christ as a disciple requires a lot from you in various areas of your life. Discipleship is not just salvation, but what comes after that. Jesus’ teachings explain that walking with Him is maturing and submitting to Him moment by moment so you can be pleasing to Him all the time. To achieve this you must lean heavily on the Holy Spirit to lead you in every decision (John 14:26 ). You must make time to meet with God in personal prayer and study of the word. Jesus set the start point as you asking Him to be Lord of your life (John 6:60- 66). Thereafter, you must:
1. Submit to Him in all things, whether family finances or life in general.
2. Depend on Him, understanding that, on your own, you do not have what it takes to follow Him faithfully. Even when you fail, you must not give up, but keep drawing on His strength to continue.
3. Strive for distinction while walking with and serving Him. It is very possible for people not to know that you are a Christian, if you are not walking with distinction. When you walk right, you affect their lives positively.
4. Give up momentary happiness or pleasures for Jesus in order to gain an eternity of joy and happiness.
5. Be ready to go the whole hog even if it means dying for Him. Discipleship comes at a cost.
Prayer Points:
1. Lord, I want to be like You. Please give me grace to follow You closely.
2. I will not look back or give up the race.