Following Jesus is not an event, it’s a way of life! When Jesus invited someone to follow Him, He used the word 'akoloutheō'. When He spoke this word, He meant a continuous, lifelong, permanent commitment. It would mean to be in an up-to-date relationship with Him. J. I. Packer said, “Knowing Jesus Christ still remains as definite a relation of personal discipleship as it was for the Twelve.” He has to come first! The Christian life is a life of radical discipleship. Followi

Remember last week we prayed, "In order to ‘Walk Worthy’ give me the grace to love you above all and to follow you and your will for my life." Robert Murray McCheyne said, “If we are to walk worthy of our high and holy calling, we must live daily in consideration of the greatness and glory of Jesus.” Ephesians 4 is one of the great chapters of the Bible. It gives practical instruction on how we are to live, both as individuals in striving to follow Jesus, and as His church.

Romans 12:1-2: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” I have been so challenged by Dallas Willard’s comments, “The greatest issue facing the world today, with a