Christ Followers - Christians

 The first time the disciples were called Christians was at Antioch.  We are a continuation of that lineage.

So what does it mean to be a Christian?  And how should we look?

Christians should be followers of and believers in the redemption of our sins through the blood of Jesus.

We need therefore to emulate Jesus.  In order to emulate Jesus, we need to know and to understand the nature and character of Jesus.

Always bearing in mind that Jesus is GOD and Jesus is part of the CREATOR of the entire world and indeed, the universe.

Therefore when Jesus came to earth born of a virgin, He added humanity to His deity.  He never foresook His deity for His humanity.

Although through His humanity, He felt the same pain and suffering as we feel.  He felt the same temptations that we feel, because for the time He was on earth until He died on that Cross, he was fully human.

That is why Jesus understands our pain and our suffering.

So again, what does it mean to be Christian?  It means we want to be like Christ because Christ died for us.  It means we die to self and start to enquire after Jesus and GOD what their will is for our lives.

And what does a Christ follower look like?

He or she looks different to the person that they were before they became a Christian.  They act differently.  They speak differently.  They do not conform to the things of this world but seek their eternal lives in Heaven with a newfound fervour.

No longer do they want to use bad language or to watch the disgusting things that appear on TV or billboards worldwide.  No longer are they immune to the suffering of their fellow humans.  Addictions become easier to give up as they hand over their lives to Jesus. They become more empathetic and more selfless.  The things of this world grow strangely dim. 

If these things are not in your armour, then it is time to reflect as to whether or not you are a true Christ follower. 

Prayer:  ABBA FATHER teach me how to be a better Christian.  Show me YOUR will for my life rather than my will.  I humbly pray this in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Stay faithfully Jesus blessed today!