On The Way

 

 

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It seems to me that Jesus wasn’t much of a “hang around” type of guy. His call to “follow me” is not meant for the hesitate individual or the “let me sleep on it” crowd. Jesus is going somewhere and He beckons us to go with Him…now. The beauty of this is that His pace is kind, always allowing us to catch up and fall into a rhythm of following.

Come…follow me.

There was urgency in the steps of Jesus, a purpose, a passionate intent to fulfill Father God’s mission for Him. It is the same call for His followers and there needs to be life in our steps, and passion in accepting the path He leads us on.

Come…follow me.

This is a missional call to move beyond ourselves and reach a desperate world with a message of hope. This is not just an inside call, this is an “out there” call, an “on the way” call. For on the way with Him transforms our harden hearts, changes the cold, dark spirit that spits out our joy and brings life to soul ravaged by sin. For the follower, and this is truth, the message of hope we carry is for us as well.

Come…follow me…find life with me.

Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 25"For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 16:24-25

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Bill (cycleguy) said…
I want to be on that "out there" team. I will gladly join you Jay.
floyd said…
Funny that folks don't realize that each of us follow something, like Bob Dylan said, "You gotta serve somebody." I choose to follow the God who provides and sustains all of life and is sovereign over all of it...
By gosh and by golly, dear brother. I feel like you penned these words for us. Thank you, Lord!! Jay, you have summed up so much of my heart prayers these last few weeks...God is so good.

"For on the way with Him transforms our harden hearts, changes the cold, dark spirit that spits out our joy and brings life to souls ravaged by sin. For the follower, and this is truth, the message of hope we carry is for us as well."


So Way YES and AMEN! For us as well... :)
Michael said…
I echo my Sheila's sentiments, Jay. And am so thankful to be "on the way" with you as our dear brother - and with Christine!

As you know, I had a dear friend who committed suicide. He had become entangled in a sin and could not bear to face the consequences, I think. The loss of someone we were "on the way" with is so painful. Better that we bear one another's burdens and make it home together to the glory of Jesus' beloved name...
Jay Cookingham said…
Thankful for friendships that Father God brings along our side when we journey with Him. I know the pain and sorrow you feel about the loss of your friend but I also know the trust you still place in the Father's heart, which is a testimony of great value. Glad you're my friend bro'!
Jay Cookingham said…
So thankful that God used my words to speak to your heart my sister...all glory to the Father who loves us on the way!
Jay Cookingham said…
You had me at "Bob Dylan" brother! We do follow somebody...even when we don't realize it! Thanks Bro'!
Jay Cookingham said…
Always thought you were "out there" my brother! Thanks Bill! Thought of ya when I was driving through Indiana this weekend!
Jay Cookingham said…
Micah (love the name BTW) I appreciate your dropping by...thanks!

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