So now we are Christians, what happens next?
These days the identification ‘Christian’ is kind of negative. But dog gone it I’m proud to be a Christian, one who patterns my life after Jesus. Call me a ‘Christ follower’ if you like but I was a Christian first and Christ follower is just a cover title for Christian. So, drop the game and call me a Christian!
This is where the growing begins. Becoming a Christian is kind of like getting married. You give your heart to God, accept Jesus’ forgiveness; that’s the easy part. Now you learn what it is ti live the Christian life.
I have told my kids from the beginning that being a Christian isn’t a ‘religion’, it is a relationship. A ‘religion’ is a set of beliefs concocted by man. It has rules and that baaad word, ‘doctrine’.
A relationship with God is a growing thing. Again, like a marriage where now that you guys have to live together, you have to get to know each other in an ever-deepening manner. You read the Bible with different understanding; It’s not just a set of restricting rules, but a whole new awakening saga of a God who loves you and wants His best for your life.
So, fine how do I do that?
More on that tomorrow….. if it comes
While I believe there is nothing wrong with being proud to be a Christian, you are right about there being a negative vibe attached to the name right now. Lucky for us salvation is not attached to what we call ourselves; be it Christian or Christ follower, potato potahto.
I also agree with the relationship and not a religion part, every walk with the Lord is unique and personal just like a marriage. There is no one walk fits all, however, there are rules that apply.