10/13/2026
I knew someone once who loved Jesus. At least, thatβs what she would have told you. ππ½
She went to church on Sundays. She had a Bible on her nightstand. She knew the worship songs, posted the occasional Bible verse, and told you her faith was the most important thing in her life.
But when Monday rolled around, nothing really changed. She preached forgiveness but held on to grudges. She loved hearing stories of generosity, but rarely gave. She wanted God to answer her prayers, but didn't open His Word. She knew what Jesus said, but never did it.
Then I met someone else. She wasn't perfect either. She messed up and had bad days. She had lots of questions. But when God's Word confronted something in her life, she listened. π§‘
When she realized she was wrong, she apologized. When someone needed help, she was quick to act. When she was tired of serving, she still showed up. When she didn't understand what God was doing, she kept following Him anyway.
And that's when I started to understand the difference. If we're not careful, being a Christian can become something we identify as, but being a disciple is what we live out.
A Christian can know about Jesus. A disciple follows Him. A Christian can sit in church every Sunday. A disciple spends time with God daily. A Christian can hear His words. A disciple applies them.
Jesus called us to follow Him, and that means letting Jesus truly change every aspect of our lives. So yes, you can confidently identify yourself as a Christian. But are you a disciple? ππ½