What does following Christ imply?

John 12:26 “If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also.”

Why?

Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”

And as such Jesus said:

John 8:12 “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

John 10:27, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”

John 8:31-32 “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

John 15:14 “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.”

Luke 11:28, “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”

As such:

Matthew 10:38 “He who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.”

What’s more?

1 Peter 2:21 “For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps.”

Therefore:

Hebrews 12:1 “Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”

André Gourd began sharing daily messages with his sons in 2019, which grew into daily scripture-based encouragements for all. Prompted by the Lord in 2020, he keeps each message short and to the point—never opinion, always pointing to God’s Word. Each ends with a one-sentence challenge to help readers stay focused on Christ. Find more at Christ at The Helm.

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