How do you know you are following Jesus

This interesting devotion question was discussed during the first day of the camp and the answers were interesting. Duly compiled checklist:

I know I am following Jesus:

1. What others say about me - 1 Cor 11:1

Can I say to others follow me as I follow Christ? What will others say about me when they see me? Follow this person as it is evidenced from her life that she is following Christ.

2. Consistency in prayer and the word of God - Ps 1:2

I know I am truly following Jesus when I have a consistent prayer life and a spend time consistently in the word of God. If I say that I am His follower but my Bible is hardly touched and I hardly fellowship with Him but spend time on the computer or watching TV then I cannot truly say I am a follower of Jesus.

3. Peace in the midst of storms/difficulties - Is 26:3

It is not that a follower of Jesus has no problems. Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers him from them all - Ps 34:13.

Problems we may have but the important thing is not to focus on the problems but to keep our eyes on Jesus.

4. Thankful heart (no matter what we are going through) - 1 Thess 5:18

In everything give thanks for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. No matter what we are going through, no matter how hard the experience, no matter how bitter we are - learn to give thanks! This is the mark of a follower of Jesus.

5. Make a stand/set the boundaries - Matt 6:33

A follower of Christ is not a follower of men. A follower of Christ fears God more than he fears man. Thus I make it a point to make a stand with it comes to church meetings. I informed my boss that I need to go back early on weekdays to attend prayer meeting and life group. I also text her when I am on leave to attend church events so that she will not disturb me with her whatsapp messages.

6. Treat others well (do not be mean with our words and actions) - Eph 4:32

Christianity is practical. A truly Christ like person is not mean with their words. A truly Christ like person is gentle and kind toward others. A follower of Jesus will not show their power or authority toward the powerless or try to lord it over them. A follower of Christ will try to treat others well and with humility.

7. Heart for souls - Prov 11:30 "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise"

Jesus said follow me and I will make you fishers of me. Thus a clear mark of a follower is one who has a heart for souls. Have you lost your passion for souls? Ask God to restore it to you!

Remembering the vision God gave me of my good friend standing before God sitting on His judgment seat and the question that was asked of her, I realize that I need to make souls and disciple-making my life consuming passion and mission!