"If you abide (persevere until we are one with Him) in my word (His doctrine, His Truth, His directions...), you are truly my disciples and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31-32)As I surrender my life and my will to the care of God (Step 3) and travel a different path, Jesus begins to demand more of me than I am often willing to give. However, He knows that 'there is no other way' to freedom and service.
As Jesus taught TRUTH, He expected different levels of impact (the parable of the sower)...but ultimately His desire is for disciples. I looked up this word in a Greek dictionary (mathetes) and the definition is very interesting:
Not just a pupil or learner, but an adherent who accepts the instruction given and makes it his rule of conduct or rule of life.
In other words, a disciple is no longer in charge of his life and is to be consumed by a new Master. Not only is he to hear the words and teachings of this new Master, but is to take action on all the instructions given. Do I REALLY believe this? Am I willing to change everything if He desires? Am I willing to pay the price for intimacy with Christ on a daily basis? Is His truth my rule of conduct in all situations? God help me...I've got a 'long way to go'...
Lane
3 comments:
I feel your pain! Just remember we're on a journey with Jesus we've not arrived at our destination yet!
That was a good post!
I remember the words I was told by someone I respected and love very much....."You're life is no longer yours......."
That is what discipleship is about.
JESUS!
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