Discipleship or Followership
Jesus had followers and disciples. What is the difference? Well, followers of Jesus are curious about Jesus. They may even attend church. Jesus’ followers, like many today, stopped following Him when things got tough. The disciples, while certainly not perfect, hung in there. This devotional addresses the difference between a disciple and a follower.
THE STRUGGLE OF SELF-DENIAL
“Then he said to them all, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 NRSV Self-denial is a spiritual discipline that is hard to practice but is necessary for our growth in Christ.
Devoted to Fellowship
Devotion—what comes to mind when you think of what devotion entails or is? The first thing I think about is a faithful dog. Many of you, I am sure, remember the TV show Lassie. In nearly every show, Lassie rescues Timmy from some dangerous situation. I even experienced a dog's rescue when I fell into the waters of Buckeye Lake as a small child. The family dog, Mutsie, came to my rescue despite her fear of water.
Jonah 1:6 Call On Your God
A desperate captain wakes a sleeping prophet. What would it take to get us to wake up and start earnestly calling on our God?
Daily Devotional Dip - September 21, 2023
Let King David teach us the path to confession, repentance, and restoration as we dip into 2 Samuel 11 and 12, and Psalm 59. Then you will understand why David is called a man after God's own heart.