JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. When we think of God having a plan and purpose for our lives, we can easily think that somehow His plan for us fits nice and neatly in the American Dream. Maybe God’s plan for you does include a three bedroom/two bath house in the suburbs, two cars, a nice income, and a couple of kids. BUT maybe it doesn’t. What if following Jesus meant you had to let go of your dreams and your plans or the comfort and the security you’ve worked so hard to attain?
What if following Jesus and living out His mission meant you wouldn’t have a home or even a bed to call your own? Would you still say “yes” to following Him? Jesus told a story about a rich young ruler who wanted to follow Jesus as long as he didn’t have to sacrifice his way of life. When Jesus told him that he had to give everything up and follow him, he simply walked away sorrowfully.
Following Jesus is not following the American dream. Maybe, God has a different dream for you.
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