Someone Worth Following – Part 2

Proverbs 29:25 “The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.”

Continuing Pastor Kyle message on “being someone worth following”, he states that the she second choice that will make us someone worth following is to (2) choose to find affirmation in the Lord when others are disappointed. Secular people have been disappointed in Jesus Christ from His visitation on earth till today. Jesus’ title Emmanuel means “God with us”. He is the Savior of the world, the Lord of all and Master of humanity. It is well-known that management of people involves disappointing staff at a manageable rate. Christ did not dismiss people, but listened to then and (valid or not) heard their concerns so that He could ministry to them with truth and advance the conversation forward. So should we to our fellow man. Hold short accounts.

Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

The third choice that will make us someone worth following is (3) when negativity is around; choose to focus on God’s mission. God desires our obedience, to grow in faith and to better ourselves by maturing in the likeness of Christ. Massive amounts of our time and effort go into our person entertainment instead of God’s mission and work. Jesus said in Luke 19:10 says, “for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Do not be distracted, stay positive and keep focused.

John 7:37-39a On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive.

The fourth choice that will make us someone worth following is to (4) choose to boldly proclaim that Jesus is “Living Water” and everything/everyone else is emptiness. Jesus promises His followers rest, restoration and refreshment. It is the ministry of the Spirit, flowing out of a heart redeemed by God, that blesses believers and, through them, brings life and light to the world. Galatians 5:22-23 “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Who doesn’t crave this blessed fruit in their life and flowing out of them towards others? Jesus is the source, God is the facet and the Holy Spirit is the river of “living water” that everyone needs. Stand up and step over the world’s line to follow Jesus Christ, the One worth following.

In Christ, Brian