5 Stars Out Of 5!
“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me (Luke 9:23).”
“The cross that represented defeat — for a follower it is an image of victory.
The cross that represented guilt — for a follower it is an image of grace.
The cross that represented condemnation — for a follower it is an image of freedom.
The cross represented pain and suffering — for a follower it is an image of healing and hope.
The cross that represented death — for a follower it is an image of life. The cross may not be attractive, but for a follower it is beautiful.”
“So in case someone left it out or forgot to mention it when they explained what it meant to be a Christian, let me be clear: There is no forgiveness without repentance. There is no salvation without surrender. There is no life without death. There is no believing without committing.”
Kyle Idleman is an author that I highly recommend. I was blown away by his book “Grace Is Greater” and equally blown away by “Not A Fan.” He blends together spiritual truths, humor, illustrations, and real-life stories in such an interesting and captivating way. I am a fan of his, for sure!
His books are a wake-up call to both the church as a whole and to individuals on a personal level. It a call to be more than a casual fan or admirer of Jesus; it is a call to 100% commit your life to Jesus. And when we make that commitment, we must deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. We might have to give us some of our comforts, our desires, or worldly loves, but in the end it will all be worth it. In Jesus, we will have a new identity.
My name is Wade. And I am not a fan. I am a follower of Jesus.
