Somehow many have come to believe that a person can be a “Christian” without being like Christ. A “follower” who doesn’t follow. Many people have decided to take on the name of Christ and nothing else. This would be like Jesus walking up to those first disciples and saying, “Hey, would you guys mind identifying yourselves with Me in some way? Don’t worry, I don’t actually care if you do anything I do or change your lifestyle at all. I’m just looking for people who are willing to say they believe in Me and call themselves Christians.” Seriously??? (excerpt from Multiply).

I found this paragraph to be terribly convicting and powerful. I am (was) just as guilty as those he is writing about. I lived a life no different from non-believers. Praise God for sticking with me until I finally got it . My prayer today, for you, if that you will examine your life for Christ and ask Him what he would have for you – what great calling and purpose you are meant to fulfill and live out while you are still here. Without truly following Him, you may never hear His voice, His purpose for your beautiful life. Seek Him.