Hey Jesus following types. Did you know that if you’re a Jesus follower then, following Jesus is not optional? I know that sounds crazy but too often we make it sound like it’s an option. We often live like we can choose if and when we decide to follow him.
Look I get it. It’s not always convenient. But it’s also not something you check off only when you have time.
It’s all in or nothing.
Your Calling Doesn’t Wait
Jesus didn’t say, “Follow Me when it’s easy.”
He didn’t say, “Love when it’s comfortable.”
He didn’t say, “Serve when it fits your schedule.”
He said, “Follow Me.” And nestled neatly in the unspoken part of that invitation and command to follow is the idea of every day. All the time. No excuses.
You see. Excuses don’t honor God. Fear doesn’t honor God. Comfort doesn’t glorify Him.
Your calling as a follower of Jesus is bigger than your doubts, your tiredness, your calendar, even your comfort zone.
Love Without Limits
If you’re waiting to love only the people who deserve it, you’ve missed the point. Not to mention you’ll be waiting a long time my friend!
Jesus didn’t love “only the good people.” He didn’t wait for the world to be nice first. He gave His life for people who hated Him, ignored Him, and rejected Him.
That’s the standard. Love without limits. Every time. No questions asked.
Serve Without Question
Service isn’t a hobby. It’s not a resume-builder. It’s a response to grace. Not grace shown you by the people you love but grace shown you by Jesus himself.
When the world says, “Why bother?” we say, “Because Jesus did.” When the world says, “What’s in it for me?” we say, “What’s in me for them?”
Serving isn’t convenient. It’s costly. It’s messy. It’s the Gospel in motion.
There are no participation trophies in Kingdom work. There’s no safe middle ground. There’s no “Jesus-lite” version of life. You either live it fully while loving, serving, giving, forgiving or you don’t.
No excuses. No apologies. All in.
Quick Challenge
Today, stop hiding behind busyness. Stop waiting for the “right moment.” Stop soft-pedaling your faith.
Pick up your cross. Love boldly. Serve fearlessly.
Because the world doesn’t need more spectators. It needs followers of Jesus, fully alive, fully committed, fully His.
Source: www.derrickhurst.org