21/09/2024
"Serving God isn't easy, is it?"
I was preaching to a young man and,
The young man's words hung in the air, a weight of truth that echoed in my own heart. He was wrestling with the cost of discipleship, the sacrifices it demanded. "I know what you're saying is true, Pastor Seun," he continued, his voice laced with both hope and fear, "but giving up my business, leaving my old friends, changing my whole lifestyle... it feels like I'm stepping into a boring life with no guarantee. What if I fall? What if I struggle and still end up lost?"
I sighed, understanding his anxieties. It's a struggle many face, the fear of losing everything for something that seems uncertain. "It's true," I said, "that many Christians struggle, even after being born again. But the truth is, Christianity is simple, a matter of abiding by the principles of God's Kingdom. It's not about being perfect, but about seeking His grace every day."
"To stay on fire for God," I continued, "you need to make a commitment. First, pray for His grace every day. Second, immerse yourself in His Word. Without daily devotion, we become vulnerable to temptation. Reading and praying with the Bible is the foundation of a vibrant faith. Third, don't isolate yourself. Find a community of believers, a family that holds you accountable and lifts you up when you stumble. And finally, give yourself to prayer. In prayer, you behold the glory of God, and the more you behold Him, the more you become like Him. It's in this intimacy that sin loses its power, and you walk with a confidence that transcends the world."