August 19
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If you want to be my disciple, you must hate everyone else by comparison, your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters – yes, even your own life.
-Luke 14:26(NLT)
A FOLLOWER’S PRIORITY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you a true believer of Jesus Christ?
Are you willing to give up everything including your life?
A true Christian seeks him first in everything
They are not ruled by selfish desires or material things.
If you want to be a follower, you must make him your priority
Even your family must not come between your loyalty
Remember, Jesus shed his blood to set you free
You must sacrifice your life to serve him faithfully.
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What are your prized possessions? For so many years, my son was my life. I did everything for him and made him the center of my life. Since I was a single mom, I got so wrapped up living my life for him and making all the sacrifices I needed to do to ensure that he was loved and looked after. There is nothing wrong with loving your own children, but if they come between you and God, then there is something amiss with that picture.
The bible tells us that one of the requirements of being a disciple or follower of Jesus is to make him first in everything. Even your family should only come second to God.
PRAYER
Lord, let me never lose focus on you.
REFLECTION
How is loving others first than God going to open doors for defeat in your life?
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