Yearly Archives: 2016

VOTD.03.07.16 Abiding

“Abide in Me.”  John 15:4

Last time we talked about some things that Jesus didn’t mean when He said, “Follow Me.” He didn’t mean follow Christian friends or follow leaders. But there are other ways we can fumble the idea of following Jesus. I got a note from another writer and pastor responding to this. He had a few more examples of what people sometime think Jesus meant when He said, “Follow Me”. He suggested;

“Attend church, Come see, Obey commandments, Follow pastor”. He wrote, “All these exist today and yet are in stark contrast to Jesus’ words.”

Today I’m adding a few more common misconceptions about what it means to follow Jesus (more…)

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VOTD.03.01.16 Following

“Follow Me.”  Mark 1:17, 2:14

In the final analysis, walking in the presence of Jesus comes down to two simple little words: “Follow Me”. Those of us who want more of the presence of God have to be willing to be where He is, doing what He’s doing. To be with Him where He is, we must want His will and His plan for us.

This isn’t legalism. It’s simply the nature of all relationships. Being together and working toward similar goals is what greases the skids. There simply isn’t any other way… But the legitimate question is raised: What is His will? What is His plan?

Consider those two words “Follow Me” from Jesus. They answer almost every (more…)

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