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The cost

Be with Jesus

A call to follow Jesus not only toward eternal hope but toward a transformed daily life marked by surrender, obedience and faithful perseverance.

Following, not just believing

When Jesus calls people, He does not invite them into a vague belief system. He calls them into a way of life shaped by trust, obedience and daily surrender.

  1. Following Jesus doesn’t change what happens when you die; it should change how you live every day until you die.
    • The call of Jesus reorients priorities, habits and relationships now.
    • Faith that does not reshape daily life has missed the heart of following Him.
  2. Putting your faith in Jesus means putting your life under the direction of Jesus.
    • Faith involves trust that leads to submission.
    • True belief results in obedience, not mere agreement.

Reflection question

  • Do I understand the cost of becoming who God wants me to be?

Insight

  • Following Jesus is about transformation, not information.
  • Faith is proven by obedience, not intentions.
  • The cost of discipleship clarifies the depth of our trust in God.
  • Daily surrender is the pathway to lasting spiritual growth.