I am learning the significant difference between calling yourself a Christian in this world and calling yourself a Christ Follower.
It seems that maybe it happens in steps for some of us, and sadly for others, calling themselves "christian" is the only step to salvation. Saying they are christian and that they believe in Jesus. period. ends there.
As I have picked up my cross as a growing Christ follower the last 3 years specifically, I have learned that it happens in steps(at least for me), in strides. We are ALL sinners, full of our own sets of sinful ways. But when we make a personal commitment to Christ and learning His Word, His Promise and His Way, we truly DO walk in and with the Spirit and the Spirit not only eliminates the sins we once wore, but also moves us into the realm of Christ Likeness. To BE like Christ. When I think of this, I think of the simple and straight forward verse. God Is Love. And Love is Patient. Kind. Does Not Boast. Does Not Envy. Is Not Jealous. Bears All Things. Hopes All Things. Love Never Ends. (my bible is at my table, I will quote more accurately tomorrow)
Thank you Lord for Your Word and For the Life I am learning to Love, Living In The Spirit.
Amena!
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