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Followers of Jesus

Many people often ask why I don’t enjoy life with parties, different romantic relationships,

drinking, meeting new people, and doing crazy things that they consider fun, but which really

only bring pain, destruction, sadness, and emptiness to your life. My response is that I now

enjoy life more than ever; I live it to the fullest. Do you know why? Because now I am a

follower of the One who truly fills my life with joy and purpose, who showed me my true

worth and identity, who loves me with everlasting love, and gives meaning to everything I am

and do, and that is Jesus.


Psalm 30:11 (NLT) "You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing; you have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy."


You might wonder what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Today, I want you to know that it

is not like many say; it is not boring, it is not about stopping enjoying life, it is not a series of

prohibitions, and it is not about being or dressing weird. Not at all.


When we talk about a follower, we are talking about someone who gives total loyalty and

support to another. So, when you become a follower of Jesus, you are saying, "I am loyal to

Jesus," and being loyal to Him involves effort and dedication. It means forgiving, loving,

committing to obey, and setting aside everything that breaks that loyalty to Him. But most

importantly, it is about recognizing what He did on the cross for us, acknowledging that

Jesus came to earth, died, and rose again so that we might have eternal life. When you

recognize all He has done, I assure you that you will become a passionate and enamored

follower of Him and His presence, setting aside what He can give you, because you

understand that the greatest gift was given to you on the Cross.


Romans 5:8 (NLT) "But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for

us while we were still sinners."


One of the things that will happen in your life when you become a follower of Jesus is that


● you will no longer be the same person you were before. Everything you did that

destroyed you or perhaps harmed others will remain in the past, but it will not be

something magical; it will be a life of prayer and dedication to His presence, in which

we delight every day.


2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things

have passed away; behold, all things have become new."


● You will be a person full of joy even in the midst of adversity, knowing that all things

work together for good for those who love God, that you don’t need a perfect life

because you know you are in the boat with the best captain, who is Jesus.


Isaiah 43:2-3 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the

rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be

burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of

Israel, your Savior."


He will make you a fisher of men, which means being prepared to speak of your faith, help

others, and show them why your life is now different.


When we know something good that we enjoy or a person we love to share time with, we

want many others to know about it too, so they can have just as much fun or even more than

we do. That’s what happens when we fall in love and become followers of Jesus; we want

many to know Him, to learn about Him, and we want to spend time by His side every day, so

others can see Him through us and become passionate followers of Jesus.


That is why I want you to know today that the best way to enjoy our life is by falling in love

with Jesus. He captivated me one day, transformed me, changed my path, and most

beautifully, gave His life for me. Now I am a crazy, passionate, in-love follower of Jesus.

Even with my imperfections, weaknesses, and humanity, I do my best to be faithful and loyal

to Him.


John 14:6 "Jesus answered, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'


I invite you to be a passionate follower of Jesus!!!!

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