It seems that in today's world "christian" can mean whatever you want it to mean. It has become more of a label and not a way of life. The word "christian" was the name given to those who followed Jesus, back in biblical times, by those who did not follow Jesus.
The bible uses the word "christian' three times only. No where will we find directions in the bible on how to be a christian, however, Jesus does tell us how to be His disciples. Unfortunately, shen we hear that we are called to be disciples fear rises up in us. That means we will be required to "do" something. That means we will have to "go out and make fishers of men". That means we could be uncomfortable. We will have to walk the walk and talk the talk if we want to be known as HIS DISCIPLES.
Jesus said, " By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35. Hmm, disciples have to "love one another"? The believin and the heathen...we are called to love. So my challenge for all of us today is to begin to leave the label of "christian" behind and live a life as a "disciple" of Christ. ♥
