The first word to describe Christ-followers wasn't Christian, but disciple. Disciples are disciples because they behave like their Master. Life for them is daily death and resurrection. There is a call on their lives to make new disciples. The very word implies multiplication.
Implicit in this is the concept of sacrifice. There is no real Christianity without it. It splits your family - it threatens your life - it calls you to a radicalism where your job, finances, desires and hopes are impacted.
Don't be discouraged by that because it also comes with a great promise that is the Father's good pleasure to 'give us the Kingdom.' And that is the only thing that can never be taken away. And that is the best thing that can never be taken away.
And be blessed.
Implicit in this is the concept of sacrifice. There is no real Christianity without it. It splits your family - it threatens your life - it calls you to a radicalism where your job, finances, desires and hopes are impacted.
'That is the best thing that can never be taken away.'
Don't be discouraged by that because it also comes with a great promise that is the Father's good pleasure to 'give us the Kingdom.' And that is the only thing that can never be taken away. And that is the best thing that can never be taken away.
And be blessed.
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