More than a Fan
October 10, 2014//
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James 1:22 (NLT) But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
I caused a ruckus with my post Not a Fan. It’s challenging to develop a complete
thought in my intentionally brief devotions and clearly I did a poor job.
thought in my intentionally brief devotions and clearly I did a poor job.
I used the example of Levi leaving everything to
follow Jesus. Without further background
on Levi, it appeared as though I was asking all of you to leave your homes,
jobs and families and become missionaries.
While some are called to physically move, not all of us need to drop
everything. Levi, who was a thug, cheat,
and thieving tax collector, was definitely called to a completely new
life. As such, Jesus changed his name
from Levi to Matthew.
follow Jesus. Without further background
on Levi, it appeared as though I was asking all of you to leave your homes,
jobs and families and become missionaries.
While some are called to physically move, not all of us need to drop
everything. Levi, who was a thug, cheat,
and thieving tax collector, was definitely called to a completely new
life. As such, Jesus changed his name
from Levi to Matthew.
In my football example, a fan turns the TV off when
the game is over. A disciple talks the
talk around the water cooler, retells key plays, marvels at outstanding
accomplishments, reads about players and memorizes statistics, and enthusiastically
shares opinions. Someone whose life
pulses with football (or Jesus) is more than a fan.
the game is over. A disciple talks the
talk around the water cooler, retells key plays, marvels at outstanding
accomplishments, reads about players and memorizes statistics, and enthusiastically
shares opinions. Someone whose life
pulses with football (or Jesus) is more than a fan.
Your call might not be as drastic, unless you work
for the mob, but it still might be a significant change. A disciple doesn’t just hear a sermon, but
enthusiastically applies the message to every part of life. Only you will know how God calls you to
follow Him.
for the mob, but it still might be a significant change. A disciple doesn’t just hear a sermon, but
enthusiastically applies the message to every part of life. Only you will know how God calls you to
follow Him.
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