Thrill Of Discipleship Series

a. Have a Servant’s Attitude

First, beginning the sellout starts with a servant attitude. We first need to realize that the world does not revolve around us and that we do not come to church to please ourselves and see what we can get out of it. Many Christians come to church for themselves. They really get something out of it. There is nothing wrong with getting something good out of coming to church, but when we do not get what we want that is not an excuse to turn our backs on Jesus. If we have the attitude that we are coming to church to serve and not to be served I believe that our relationship with Christ will be a true thrill. You have heard it said it is more blessed to give than to receive and I believe that is true. A servant attitude must prevail in order for us to begin the sellout to Jesus.

Mark 10:45

When our attitude is to serve we will grow exponentially in our faith. People will be won to Jesus, and we will feel important and used in the Kingdom of God. Christianity is not a consumer religion, but we are to serve as Christ served. When our attitude goes away from ourselves we will not leave the church over petty issues and we will be effective disciples of Jesus Christ.

b. Change Your Priorities

Sometimes we need to re-evaluate what our priorities are. What is it that comes first in your life? Is it your family? Your job? Your money? Or maybe to you God is number one. I will tell you God is number one in my life. God take priority over Stephanie, God takes priority over my friends, and God takes priority over everything in my life. Yes, other things are important to me and matter to me, but with as my number one priority I will not miss church for the basketball game I really wanted to watch because my priority is Him. With God as my priority when Stephanie is sick and cannot make it to church I still come to be with the Lord’s people and meet around the Lord’s table because, God is number one. There is nothing, I mean anything that will hinder me from doing what is right with the Lord when he is my priority. Look what Jesus had to say about priorities:

Luke 14:26

This does not mean hate in the since we think of hate, but means more that we like less. I love Stephanie, but God comes first. I love my friends, but God comes first. In order to sell out to Jesus we must re-evaluate our priorities and out God number one and do more than say he is our priority, but show it in how we live. If he is priority over other things, how much time should we spend with Him as compared to with other things?

c. Carry Your Cross Daily

Are you daily carrying you cross? I know, what does it mean to daily carry your cross? It does not mean that you have to carry a wooden cross literally, but it means that you have to deny yourself and follow after Jesus. It may mean that you have to sacrifice things in your life to follow Jesus. Jesus says it as important for us to carry our cross and follow Him.

Luke 14:27

Are you carrying your cross? If you are not then that means that you are not a disciple of Jesus. That is something to consider isn’t it? Maybe we should take more seriously how dedicated we are to our faith. Maybe we should consider the fact that this is not just a preacher ranting and raving, but Jesus was serious when he said you must carry your cross to be a disciple.