What Is Followership?

In our journey of faith, the call to 'follow Christ' is more than just a pursuit to imitate His actions visibly; it is an invitation to welcome Christ and His Spirit into the core of our being. The sermon explores this profound message delivered to the disciples: 'Follow me,' and then dives deeper into the nuances of what it means to live with Christ within us. The key scripture, Colossians 1:27, reveals that the true essence of following Christ lies in understanding that Christ is already in us, the hope of glory. This realization charms us away from the exhaustion of trying to mimic Christ superficially to experiencing the vitality of releasing Him from within. Converging this with Romans 8:9, we recognize that our relationship with Christ transforms from a mere follower's path to an intimate companionship where the Spirit dwells in us, prompting us to embrace our unique callings and live abundantly, empowered by His presence. This shift presents us with a life enriched by vigor and fruitfulness, inviting us to let the Spirit guide us daily in holding us up and nurturing our faith, rather than striving in our strength to chase after Him.