So we talked about discipleship this weekend in worship.  “Disciple” is one of those church words that we use a lot, but sometimes people don’t really know what it means.

If I had to peel back all of the layers, I’d say a disciple is “a Christ-follower.”

Everyone follows someone.  Who do you follow?  A political leader?  A celebrity?  A neighbor you’re trying to keep up with?  Someone at work?

Do you follow Jesus Christ?  That’s what his disciples do.  They are His students.  They are His followers.

When we think about the people we spend our time, effort, and resources on just to be their followers, it’s good to ask if Jesus is someone we’re truly following.  Why?  Well, let me ask you this.  When all is said and done, will Oprah save you from sin and death?  Will a president promise you eternal life with faith in him?  Will Joe Mauer forgive your sins?

If I had to pinpoint someone that I followed, it would be Michael Jordan.  I grew up playing basketball in Chicago, so he was my hero…borderline idol.  OK, he was my idol.  Anyway, I dressed like him, tried to play like him (insert “HA!” here), and even talk like him.  If you want an example, you can just look at Kobe Bryant - he’s a Michael Jordan follower.  He has even got Jordan down to his voice and mannerisms.

What if we had the same passion to follow Jesus that way?  Act like him…talk like him…sound like him…live like him…

Hmmm…

How would our lives be different if we were disciples of Jesus Christ?

Next time you catch yourself following someone other than Jesus, ponder that one…

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