Setting a cross on top of a church may be fine
but it is not discipleship.
Putting a cross on the altar is a worthy sign
but it is not discipleship.
Wearing one on a chain might seem enough
but it is not discipleship.
Getting it tattooed over one’s heart might be tough
but it is not discipleship.
Singing about the old rugged cross may feel okay
but it is not discipleship.
Preaching about the cross can point the way,
but it is not discipleship.
Weeping on Good Friday may seem devout,
but it is not discipleship.
Whipping your own back till blood flows out
is not discipleship.
Following the Christ, not counting the cost,
old bridges burning, listening and learning,
setting your face, trusting sheer grace,
on the steep track, not looking back,
loving and forgiving, dying while living:
that is discipleship.
Challenging, isn't it? The world today needs to see Christians visibly living out their faith both in word and deed. Not just "talking the talking" but "walking the walking". It's important that there is no compromise when it comes to our Christian discipleship.
Lord, may we daily display Your love and walk in Your way!
