Guest speaker and missionary appointee with ABWE, Todd Janes, shares from John 21:18-22 about some essentials in following Christ.
The result of following Christ can include physical death, but certainly includes spiritual death as we die to self in order to follow Christ. Read Romans 6.
There are requirements for following Christ. An essential component is faithful obedience. Following Christ requires focus. It means following a unique path that God has especially designed for us (I Corinthians 12:18). It also requires our full commitment. (Mark 10:28-31; 8:34-38)
Finally, there is a reason for following Christ. It’s ultimately for God’s glory as well as the driving force or purpose for missions. Do all to the glory of God. (John 21:19; 15:5)
Following Christ is a choice. What will you choose today?