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Be a Disciple of Jesus is like a fight.
We are in a battle that is not easy.
We get in the ring of life with God it is not simple or always fun and some are quick to throw in the towel.
In our text today Jesus seems frustrated with many who would like to just quit
In boxing when you throw in the towel it means the fight is too much for you and give up on the dream.
There are boxers I have seen that get in the ring that look like they are ready but when that bell rings, well let just say it is not good.
In the church there are a lot of christians just like that.
They look the part, act the part, they may even have a nice bible.
But when the bell rings they are not ready to answer the call.
These imposters are quick to throw in the towel and give up the fight to victory.
Turn with me to
Before this passage Jesus is challenging the followers what their motivation is for following.
Was it for their own benefit, was it to see signs, was it for self gratification?
He tells them straight up that they are following, at least some of them, for selfish reasons, they really did not believe.
Now you would think this man who was preforming miracles each day, when he challenged them they would do some serious inward reflection.
But what actually happens is that they walk away.
They gave up and went their own way.
How many people do you know that if they were asked to account for their faith or were challenged would stay the course?
If they were asked to keep to following not because of what they get out of it rather to follow because what they give would they stay?
Maybe it might surprise you know where in the Bible does it tell us to find a church that fulfills all your needs.
But over and over we are told what followers of God should do.
We are not focused on our selfs.
And Paul tells the Ephesians
If you are a follower/a disciple of Jesus it is not about you.
It is about growing up and being an effective part of the body of Christ.
Problem is most church people are looking for the next great speaker, teacher, music program.
Oh wait let’s go to that church look at all they have to offer.
Oh wait no let’s go to that church it has a great worship program with lights and smoke.
No it is too early, it’s too late, no they don’t have a program for my kids.
As soon as things are not what we like we are like rats on a sinking ship.
We are out of there.
What a sobering question to ask.
On that I think we need to be asked.
The world want s an easy religion that get much and requires little?
Do you also want to go away?
The world is mixing other religions or making up ones that suit them.
Do you also want to go away?
Churches are willing to sacrifice true faith so that they might not offend our society.
Do you also want to go away?
it is an important question that must be answered be every person that is following.
Jesus is telling the disciples there is no middle ground you are following me or you aren’t.
You can’t partly follow.
When you get into the boxing ring you must be all in!
If not it’s not going to be a great ending for you is it.
Jesus needs us to be all in.
We need to focus on what he is calling us to do.
A disciple who follows will follow as we read in:
What is your answer today?
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