Sunday, September 14 || TRUE DISCIPLESHIP

Honey Drops for Every Soul
Sep 14
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“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” - Luke 9: 23

Discipleship is more than a title - it is a life surrendered to the Master. It means laying aside our personal agenda to walk in obedience to His will. It is not always easy. The path may lead through difficulty, discomfort, and even rejection. Yet, it is the only path that leads to life. Jesus does not call us to admire Him from a distance, but to follow closely - bearing the cross, embracing sacrifice, and trusting Him every step of the way. As John 8:31 reminds us, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.”

Oswald Chambers once said, “The cost of sanctification is not merely the giving up of sin, but the surrendering of ourselves entirely to God.”  This is the heart of true discipleship.  It requires more than occasional acts of devotion - it demands a lifestyle of complete allegiance.  As we study the gospels, we find that Jesus’ call to discipleship was radical and uncompromising.  He looked not for crowds, but for followers ready to deny self and live for the Kingdom.  Take one step today - big or small - that moves you from being a casual believer to a committed follower.  Let your walk match your words, and your life reflect the One you follow.  True discipleship costs much, but it also rewards more than we could ever imagine.  The world may not applaud our faithfulness, but heaven takes notice in the end, the smile of the Master is worth more than the approval of men.  Let us ask ourselves honestly:  “Are we disciples in word only - or in action too?

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, You have called me to follow You not from a distance, but with full surrender. Help me deny myself daily and walk in obedience, even when it is hard. Shape me into a true disciple, reflecting Your life and love. Amen.

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