Looking Forward: Faithful Honor
Psalm 15:1,4 Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the Lord.
Luke 9:23-24 “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.” – Jesus
_____________________________ = to be completely willing to die to yourself and to live for God, even at the cost of your life. Can you think of a faithful follower of the Lord who has influenced your life?
Matthew 16:24-25 “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.” – Jesus
Are you just a fan of Jesus, or are you a follower?
Matthew 19:27-29 Then Peter said to Jesus, “We’ve given up everything to follow you. What will we get?” Jesus replied, “I assure you that when the world is made new and the Son of Man sits upon His glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life.”
Have you honored the faithful followers of the Lord by the life you live?