I am currently out of town on a business trip...
My 16 year old son sends me a text late last night... it reads...
"Hey, just outside shooting some...just wanted to say thanks for everything you do. I have 2 friends moving away this week because their parents don't want them. You pretty much do anything for me. Thanks for everything you've taught me like basketball and about God. You've helped make me who I am. I can't believe what it's like to not have parents that want you. I love you Dad! Hope you have a good night."
I read ... I cried... I read again... I thank God for the privilege I have to father four great kids! The influence I have on them I pray is governed by Christ's love and grace!
THANKS FOR MAKING MY DAY LUKE! WORDS LIKE THESE MAKE LIFE WORTH LIVING! I LOVE YOU SON!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Fan or Follower?
I'm reading the new book entitled "Not A Fan", and I am finding myself challenged with this question... "am I a fan of Jesus or am I a Christ follower?"... in other words... is it Jesus I want or am I more interested in what He can do for me?
Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life." Is Jesus enough to satisfy or am I hungry for something more. I continue to realize daily that following Jesus is not always appealing, comfortable, or convenient.
A fan yells and cheers... nothing more is really expected or required... a fan has no sacrifice to make... his passion can easily wane with success and failures. A fan is simpley an enthusiastic admirer.
"Enthusiastic Admirer" is not an option in really following Jesus. To follow Jesus leads to a life painted with pain and sacrifice at some level. Do we know all about Jesus... or do we really know him?
As I think through my current experience along the journey of following Christ... what is happening at my church... the message of grace that has inspired me to give grace to others... as I think about raising four kids... as I strive to run a business with integrity and character... am I demonstrating the life of a fan or the life of a follower?
Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life." Is Jesus enough to satisfy or am I hungry for something more. I continue to realize daily that following Jesus is not always appealing, comfortable, or convenient.
A fan yells and cheers... nothing more is really expected or required... a fan has no sacrifice to make... his passion can easily wane with success and failures. A fan is simpley an enthusiastic admirer.
"Enthusiastic Admirer" is not an option in really following Jesus. To follow Jesus leads to a life painted with pain and sacrifice at some level. Do we know all about Jesus... or do we really know him?
As I think through my current experience along the journey of following Christ... what is happening at my church... the message of grace that has inspired me to give grace to others... as I think about raising four kids... as I strive to run a business with integrity and character... am I demonstrating the life of a fan or the life of a follower?
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