While viewing session 2 of David Platt’s lessons on “Follow Me” (www.followmebook.org), I kept various notes on a 3×5 index card. To follow along and pay careful attention. Play, rewind, pause, replay, and so on. I have to go through all of these and keep reading his book. And with urgency, because I have to know.
Here are some of the notes that were etched on this card, with Christ the center of a concentric circle that illustrates the biblical framework of a follower.
First and foremost, confessing Christ changes everything about us.
THOUGHTS
ROM 12:1; And to take captive every thought to the obedience of Christ.
DESIRES
To know God deeply is to love God wholeheartedly. This one is supreme in meaning because I am haunted by Matt 7:23.
WILL
Our will is grounded on our thoughts and desires. We act and live as Jesus does based on what we believe.
RELATIONSHIPS
Sharing and fellowship to encourage and renew.
PURPOSE
John 15:5; Bear Fruit.
So how do we know one is a follower?
1.) To abide in Christ, let his words remain in me.
His words. God’s word cleanses us.
2.) To remain in his love, by doing what he says.
God’s words empower us.
God’s words compel us.
God’s words satisfy us.
God’s words bring joy, and our joy becomes complete.
Proclaim His words no matter how much it costs us.
This brings peace.
