Do you believe?
Jesus came to reveal the Father. He did not conceal his identity or the
purpose of his mission. He declared it publicly to all who came to him. To all who believed he gave them power to
become Sons of God. Those who believed
were called to be his disciples. His call to discipleship was not just to be a
follower of him but to understand what was involved in being his disciple. The
word “disciple” means a learner who puts into practice what he or she is being
taught. The word “believe” means “by your life.” It involves more than a mental acceptance of
what Jesus taught and what he accomplished through his death and resurrection.
It is to live your life by the principles and practices Jesus taught and
demonstrated.
Today among Christians there is a lack of
understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
James Emery White in his blog, “Church and Culture”
gave the results of a survey that reinforces the idea that being a disciple of
Jesus is not understood by many in the church today.
