Make a difference

I haven't written much in the last week but I've given a lot of thought to the following topic.

What does it mean to be a true disciple of Christ?

I considered the verse that says we can't serve two masters. We can't serve Jesus and the world at the same time. We need to get off the fence and take a side. We're either hot or cold - we either sell out to Jesus or we are sold out to the world. How do we become more captive to Christ? Can we give ourselves to him in greater ways? How can we experience more of God's grace and presence in our lives every day.

Most Christians I know want to keep growing in their faith. It's a constant challenge. We need to stubbornly stick to Biblical principles in all areas of our lives. We need to be careful of jumping to "greener pastures". Be leery of anyone who promises an easy or comfortable life. That's not what Jesus promised. Be willing to stand up for Biblical truth whether anyone agrees with you or not. Speak the truth, in love, but speak the truth. When we stop speaking the truth, we begin to compromise our faith. Small compromises lead to bigger compromises. It is imperative that we live lives of love and compassion but only when founded on truth. If you are living your life to please the Lord, then there will be times when you won't be pleasing other people. Stick to the Word and let it lead you. Allow the Holy Spirit to show you when you are out of line. Don't worry about who you offend.

God wants you to love him. He wants you to spend time with Him. He wants you to be hungry for His presence in your life. It's time for any gray areas in your life to disappear. Move forward in His strength. Speak boldly as He leads you. Make a difference.