This narrative deals with the difference between a Christ follower and a Christian! The difference is characterized by commitment and the experiential knowledge of God.
The Christian goes through the motions of religion and never encounters the reality of Jesus.
The Christian has strong ties to the world. He allows the world to influence his thinking, decision making and motives.
Most Christians are not willing to let go of their independence and give God permission to do with them as He pleases.
The Christ follower is totally committed and dedicated to Jesus. His priority above all else is seeking the will of God. He is obedient to God regardless of the cost or lack of logic.
He lives in the reality of the Living Christ. He hears the voice of God and experiences Jesus in all the moments of his life. He lives by this biblical principle; “For in Him, we live and move and have our being”.
The experiential knowledge comes by meeting the transfigured Christ and becoming enveloped by His greatness and glory. When you see Jesus for who He is you develop an insatiable appetite for more of Him.
The Christ follower develops a personal and embracing relationship with Jesus built on faith and knows in the depth of his heart Jesus has power and dominion over all things.
The Christ follower sees the magnificence of Jesus compared to the insignificance of his own life. He realizes Jesus can do for him what he can never do for himself.
Hal Hollister Ministry 