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Would you be surprised if youre told that God already knows all
these things about us? But still He wants to call us His new breed of
LOVERS.
Following Jesus is no simple task especially for the young ones but
heres the twist:
He will provide all the things that we need.
He will make us strong in our weakness.
He will forgive our sins.
He will embrace us.
He will make us rich.
He will make our talents come out.
He will accept us.
And He will guide us.
Theres no need to be afraid. He has done it and He will do it
again. So dont be afraid to become another LOVER for Christ. Dont be
afraid to FOLLOW HIM. For He says: I am the way, the truth and the
life(John 14:6)
The Word Follow
This word actually has two meanings.
1. Follow which is defined as going somewhere the leader
goes.
2. And Follow which is also defined as mimicking somebody,
doing what he does, what he says, what he thinks.
If these words are understood very well, then its easier to follow
Jesus. Although both definitions of the word are essential, the second
one holds more importance.
The first definition, going where the leader goes simply means if
Jesus has undergone suffering, we are expected to suffer, humiliated,
hurt and its real because thats the side effect of LOVING. There will
always be PAIN. But the LOVE that Jesus has soothing effect, youll be in
pain, you will cry but as long as you hold on to Him knowing that He has
been there, you will be healed.
The second definition which is mimicking the person has a deeper
implication. Its easy to follow Jesuss direction. You can go to church,
you can attend prayer meetings (or a gathering like this), you can even
do charitable deeds etc. But the question is, is that whats in you? Did
you really come here because you want it or is it because somebody
just told you to come (or else your grades will be affected)?
We are called to follow Jesus intentions when we do the right
thing. This means that whatever we do, from small to big things, it
should be motivated, empowered and for the purpose of LOVING. Only
then will we be able to fully become LOVERS of the new generation.
And to help you start with this new mission, here is a starting kit
for our mission to become followers of Christ and become LOVERS of
the world.
Starting Kit For Following Jesus
F Have FAITH. You cant follow strangers. You cant follow persons
you dont know. Its essential that before you follow JESUS, you must
believe in HIM first. You cant give what you dont have. If you dont
believe in JESUS, that He is GODs love personified, how then will you
become a LOVER of this new world.
O OBEY. Its the basic attitude for the younger generation. Always
obey as long as you know that it is for the better. Dont be blinded by
abuse, always think before you move. Obedience will bring forth
blessings to your life. Obey your mother and father. If the prophets or
even Jesus didnt obey God, we wouldnt have been saved.
effort. You do your part. You take action. Dont be mesmerized by the
words you have heard. Dont let it stay in your hearts and in your
emotions. Whats important is that once you go home, you do your part
in become this worlds another LOVER.
Lastly, Jesus said, take up your cross. The journey to this mission,
following Jesus isnt purely fun. There will be struggles, there will be
problems, there will be obstacles, there will be negative thoughts and
events, you will FALL, you will FAIL, and nothing will change, except for
one thing your disposition.
Yes, you will have problems and storms in life and as you grow, it will
become greater and more intense but the difference is that now, you
already know that you have somebody to help you. You now know that
Jesus is there guiding you and leading you to the right path.
Dont be afraid. Follow the right path. This world doesnt need
soldiers and warriors. This world simply needs LOVE. So, with what
you have learned, be free. Become LOVERS of TOMORROW.
In Jesus name, AMEN.
Activity;
Let them get a piece of paper.
Let them write down their greatest dream but at the end of their
statement, let them write I will be the worlds next LOVER.
Then let make paper planes.
Then allow them to throw the paper planes while the music plays.