February 15, 2019
Mark 1
When Jesus said, "Follow Me," he was using a specific rabbinic phrase that invited potential disciples to embrace Him as the essence of their existence. The word literally means to "come after." "Following" is, at its core, a directional choice. It is to position Christ as our singular, passionate pursuit in all things. With every thought, choice, and response to life, fully devoted followers move toward proximity and intimacy with Christ.
We have all sung the words, "Jesus be the center of my life." That is what following Jesus means. Our goal today is that in every decision, every word, every action and every thought we move towards Jesus.
To be a follower means that Jesus is the all-consuming center of our experience and our leader. The challenge for us in 2019 is to set aside the distractions that trick us into following them and with a decisive act of our wills, commit to pursuing Jesus in everything.
Take time right now and pray, telling Jesus that you are going to passionately follow him today.
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