It’s Different Now

I am constantly reminded that as a disciple of Jesus, I pursue Him passionately. I am committed to being like Him, having the character of Jesus being formed in me. I grow with the evidence of the fruit of the Spirit and His priorities I am engaged in – love God, love people, make disciples.

Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. – 1 John 2:6 ESV

I also have learned that being a disciple looks differently for each of us. I have my peculiar arenas and duties as much as those which are common to all.  Like everyone else, I start off being pardoned and walk in fellowship with others with the forgiveness of my sins. As I mature, I receive further advice and instructions. Children, young men and women, fathers and mothers, mature believers – they all receive special instructions.

I am writing to you, little children,
    because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake.
I am writing to you, fathers,
    because you know him who is from the beginning.
I am writing to you, young men,
    because you have overcome the evil one.
I write to you, children,
    because you know the Father.
I write to you, fathers,
    because you know him who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young men,
    because you are strong,
    and the word of God abides in you,
    and you have overcome the evil one. – 1 John 2:12-14 ESV

One thing that is the same – we are all little children of God and we have all been forgiven – love that part for sure.