Grace, Love and Peace to each and everyone of you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
His Mercy endureth forever
His Love endureth forever
2 Corinthians 9:8
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work”.
We think Following Jesus is easy.
But what does the Bible say about following Jesus?
Matthew 7:13-14
“Enter through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it”.
1. Repenting
Matthew 4:17
From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!”
2. Submitting – Immediately
Matthew 4:19 – 20
19 “Follow Me,” He told them, “and I will make you fish for people!” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.
3. Bringing People
Matthew 4:24
Then the news about Him spread throughout Syria. So they brought to Him all those who were afflicted, those suffering from various diseases and intense pains, the demon-possessed, the epileptics, and the paralytics. And He healed them.
4. Listening
Matthew 5:2
Then He began to teach them, saying:
5. Being Blessed
Matthew 5:3-11
“The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
4 Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted.
5 The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth.
6 Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed, for they will be filled.
7 The merciful are blessed, for they will be shown mercy.
8 The pure in heart are blessed, for they will see God.
9 The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons of God.
10 Those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
11 “You are blessed when they insult and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of Me.
6. Good Works
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
7. Producing Fruits
Matthew 3:8
Therefore produce fruit consistent with repentance.