Devotional 10 - Why I Follow Christ

A majority of people are reticent in becoming a Christian as they deem it too constraining. It is looked upon as a crutch or for silly old folk who are fearful of the after life. People avoid constraining, rules and regulations being watched like a hawk in life. Generally speaking a majority of individuals have no credible knowledge of the Christian life. In actuality Christianity is not really a religion but it is a personal relationship.
One is not born into the Christian family. They may have parents who are of a certain denomination or following. Being a Christian is when an individual receives Christ into their respective lives and determine to follow Him in their total make up and living. A person is not a Christian by physical birth or association. It is a firm decision and commitment. Just because one is born in a garage does not mean they are an automotive.
Should one live as a genuine believer all their lives and never enter Glory is far better than living a riotous life in this world and there is nothing more for them in the after life. Foolish onlookers decide that the only Hell is here on this planet. However the real Hell is anywhere where Jesus Christ is absent. The apostle Paul describes it best when he uttered “For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Man often makes the message complex when God wants to keep it simple.

Living for Jesus,
Peter