Being A Disciple
Of JESUS Is
Expensive!

 

 

Welcome to this article on the topic of - Being A Disciple Of JESUS Is Expensive!  When we first put our faith in GOD and believe in HIS Son JESUS, it seems as though the whole world is singing joyful songs.  At first it is easy to think that nothing could ever go wrong ever again.  Unfortunately, that is far from the truth.

Being A Disciple Of JESUS Is Expensive!  JESUS is a kind, gracious and loving Master, but HIS disciples are to becoming highly devoted to HIM and HIS purpose on earth with their lives.  The disciple of CHRIST does not serve HIM part time, when it 'feels good' to do so, but with all their heart and devotion.  JESUS does not have any part time disciples.

Matthew 16:24

"Then JESUS said to HIS disciples; "If anyone would come after ME, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow ME."

And 

John 12:26

"Whoever serves ME must follow ME; and where I am, MY servant will also be.  MY FATHER will honour the one who serves ME."

 

Many people say that they love the LORD and happen to be a disciple of HIS.  If this is true, there will be obvious evidence in their life that displays the cost of being a disciple of CHRIST.  Since Being A Disciple Of JESUS Is Expensive, serving the LORD is not a one or two day a week relationship.  As a matter of fact, going to church once or twice a week is a joy and proof of a desire for fellowship, not discipleship.

The disciple of CHRIST is not only required to serve the LORD 7 days a week, but they want to serve HIM with all their heart.  When a Pastor preaches commitment and service to a true disciple of CHRIST, it is like the saying; "You are preaching to the choir."  The true disciple already knows that Being A Disciple Of JESUS Is Expensive and they are delighted to daily pay the price through devotion and service.

Philippians 3:4-8

"...if anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more; circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the Tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the flesh a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless."

But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of CHRIST.  What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing CHRIST JESUS, my LORD, for whose sake I have lost all things.  I consider them rubbish. that I may gain CHRIST."   

 

The distinction between 'want to' and 'have to' serve as a disciple of CHRIST is very clear. Since Being A Disciple Of JESUS Is Expensive, be sure that you have made up your mind and made the right choice to serve the LORD joyfully, every day without taking breaks along the way.  Even on a family vacation, you can easily display by your actions that you are a true disciple of CHRIST and nothing else is more important to you then the joy of living for HIM.  If you have been struggling, make up your mind today to do something about your heart.


Are You Paying The Price Of A Disciple Of CHRIST?

 

 


Dr. Mark Fielding
PraiseNation Staff

 

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