(Nuggets from Ephesians 5:1)
To follow Jesus, you have to know Him. Acknowledge that you have sinned and derailed, and by Faith , believe that Jesus took the punishment for your sins upon Himself.
Next, confess and believe that Jesus is Lord. This means Jesus now has the permission to control and order your life according to His divine purpose and will. When you declare that Jesus is Lord, you’re putting yourself under His authority. You’re giving up on doing what you think is right and instead committing to doing what Jesus says is right. You’re putting your trust in Him and acknowledging that His way of living is better.
Following Jesus is an invitation to a life of transformation and total surrender. Jesus is calling you today to deny yourself, which means putting your personal desires and wants second to God's will. Taking up the cross is a symbol of sacrifice and commitment. Jesus carried His cross to Calvary, and by asking you to TAKE UP YOUR CROSS, He calls you to gear up and FACE all CHALLENGES and SUFFERINGS with FAITH and PERSEVERANCE.
FOLLOWING JESUS is not just a momentary decision but a DAILY COMMITMENT to living according to His teachings. This involves loving others, forgiving those who wrong you, serving others with humility, and seeking justice and peace. It's a journey of spiritual growth where you learn to trust God more, rely on His grace, and let the Holy Spirit guide you.
FOLLOWING JESUS TRULY launches you into a continuous process of SANCTIFICATION, as you'd always seek to become more like Jesus each day.
Following Jesus makes you draw near to God. Drawing near to God is an invitation to a deep and intimate relationship with the creator. God desires to be close to you as an individual, and when you take the first step towards Him, He approaches you with love and grace.
Just like every child would naturally love to be close to his or her parents, it is your duty as a CHILD OF GOD to seek absolute intimacy with God. You can achieve this through PRAYER and PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY.
Through prayer, you converse with God, express your needs, and listen to His voice, and studying the Bible reveals who God is and guides you on how to live according to His will.
Another way to draw near to God is through PRAISE and WORSHIP. When you praise God, your mind and heart are lifted, and you connect with His presence easily.
OBEDIENCE to God's Word and PRACTICING His COMMANDMENTS will bring you closer to Him and make you dwell in His presence.
TRUE FOLLOWERS ARE WANTED, I ENJOIN YOU TO MAKE YOURSELF AVAILABLE.
This is HOLINESS CHALLENGE
DAY 74 OF 365 (2026)
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