Chaplain’s Column: Why do People Follow Jesus
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Scripture: John 6:22-71
When Jesus walked
this earth, a vast multitude followed Him. They came to Him for all sorts of
reasons—some noble, some selfish. Today the same is true. Have you ever asked
the question what motivates people to come to Christ? Not all who seek Him are
really His followers. We each need to look at our own walk with the Lord. We
need to consider the following question. What do we want from Him? How
committed are we to being His disciples?
Back in the Bible
times many of the people who followed Jesus did so because they had needs that
He alone could meet. In all the places Jesus went, the sick and demon-possessed
were brought to Him—this is one of the ways that God draws us to Himself. Those
who can solve all their own problems will say they never need a Savior.
Some folks came for
sensationalism, simply wanting to see the signs, miracles and feel the
excitement. Today some people come to church or conferences to get pumped up,
but mountaintop experiences are always followed by valleys. When hardships or
challenges come, such people are quick to abandon the Lord. But Jesus’
disciples followed Him because they genuinely believed He was the very Son of
God (Matt. 16:16). Their commitment went beyond emotions or needs. They wanted
to know Christ and walk closely with Him.
We might ask
ourselves these questions. Are we more interested in what Jesus can do for us
than in just being with Him? Do we find it hard to stay committed without an
emotional experience to sustain us? Our physical and emotional needs can draw
us to the Lord, but we should never allow them to be the foundation for our
walk with Him.
Remember to pray
for the Dragoons that all we do will be pleasing to God. We could also pray for
growth in membership.
Please remember all
those on our prayer list.
Yours In Christ
Tom
Snowden, Chaplain
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