The real about God and being a follower of Christ

Mark 8:27-29,  Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way He asked them, “Who do people say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist;B)"> others say Elijah;C)"> and still others, one of the prophets.”  “But what about you?” He asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.”

Luke 14:26-27 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple.A)"> And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple."B)">

Do we really know Who God is? Do we really understand the cost of discipleship? Were you told that being a Christian is not only uncomfortable for sinners around you, but for you too? How so? Following Christ is uncomfortable to our inner man. Our inner man that wants EVERYTHING to go our way. Our inner man that wants EVERYTHING right now. Our inner man who LUSTS for divers pleasures. And what image did you have of Jesus? Was He some majestic super hero? Somebody you pray to, but don't have a relationship with? Somebody Who healed your grandmother a few years back? Someone Who you call on just in time of "need." Negating the fact we ALL need Jesus EVERYDAY. God is not just looked at as some "healer" who heals you and sends you on your merry lil way. Everyone that Jesus healed in scripture gained a relationship with Him for life! He is not like worldly doctors who heals you and sends a bill and that's it. It is more to it and it is sad that people are so spiritual but miss the true essence of Jesus. God is real therefore His relationships are real. He isn't some piece of clay made from China. He isn't some overly wise man that is looked as by others to be maturely superior. Ask Moses who He is. He will tell you, He is I AM THAT I AM. Ask Satan who He is, he will tell you He is THE BEGINNING AND THE END because he was there and will be there when He throws him in the fire. Ask David who He is. He will say He is THE ROCK OF SALVATION. Read Ezekiel and you will find Him being A WHEEL IN THE MIDDLE OF A WHEEL and the list goes on. He is ABOVE ALL! We can't fall in love with God until we fall out of love with ourselves, our goals, others opinions on who we should be. To love Jesus is to love everything that He Is and that He comes with. Which means we will have some heartaches more than we like actually, because it is not about us. If your walk is suitable for your preferences you need to evaluate which path you're taking because the straight and narrow is pretty tough. It entails nights of crying, days of confusion, people mistreating you, people rejecting your love, people dying, YOU dying. Have you thought about someone taking your life for your belief in Christ? People don't teach as much about the TRUE definition of picking up your cross and following Jesus. It's not roses and dandelions. It's not catered to our expectations. It is real, it is rough, but it is worth it. Because to Live is Christ and to die is great gain. I will take a beating and have taken a few blows already, but it is all worth it because I am never alone and He promised me that and a place in Heaven which makes it ALL worth it. Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. By doing so the blows won't hurt as bad. Because even in the pain there is a promise.
                                                                   Glory be to God! 

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