Faith story
Christians who remain faithful and follow after Jesus closely are a blessing indeed.
Following after Jesus closely, even to the Cross
by Kebede Boru
It was Christians like these in the 1970’s who brought the “Good News” of Christ to me. I received a call of salvation and the Holy Spirit inspired me to receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. Life was so good. I was fervent to follow after Him closely, and serve Him by involving myself in church activities.
Unfortunately a time came where the world around me began to drag me far behind my Lord and Savior, and I distanced myself from church activities.
Praise the Lord for His patience. He waited a decade and a half for me to return closely to Him again. If Jesus had counted all that wasted time on me, indeed I would have been lost, but His grace is greater than my weakness.
Today by His mercy, I am able to participate in the good work of His kingdom and have recently returned from Ethiopia where I helped launch an orphanage.
Lagging behind Christ is no longer an option as I take seriously what He says in His Holy Word, “he that take not his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me” (Luke 10: 38).
It is rewarding to follow after the Lord closely, even to the cross. Thank God for His mercy, His grace, and His patience.
“He that take not his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me” (Luke 10: 38).
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7708 - 62nd Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
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