"Wanna be" follower?

Thursday - 10/11- Read Philippians 2:1-11

Are you willing to obey God even if it means tremendous sacrifice on your part?

This is exactly what obedience cost the Son--tremendous sacrifice!

What happens when most of us are confronted with sacrifice that is costly? We run and hide.

Jesus told us that this is the core of discipleship--"If any man will be my disciple...let him deny himself!

Why is this so unpopular in our day? Why are too many people unwilling to pay this price?

The Lord's Supper is meant to remind us of the tremendous sacrifice Jesus' obedience to his father cost him.

That reminder should challenge us to ask ourselves if we are authentic followers of Jesus Christ or just "wanna-be" followers.

Read James 5:13-20 for next Sunday