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As
a 3rd grader I faced a rather severe challenge to my self esteem. I tried out
for a "Little League" baseball team. I had to go to the tryouts alone and remember
a baseball field crawling with hopefuls like myself, many who did have a parent
along.
After I was told I was too short to be a first baseman, I tried to
get an outfield position. I was too short for that too. In fact, I got the impression
I was just too short!
In retrospect, I am sure the tryout day was mostly a formality. The
coaches already knew who they wanted on their teams. The calls had already been
put in, the choices already made.
Every believer is chosen and called to respond to the most important
of callings: to be a disciple (following learner) of Jesus Christ. All are needed
and none will be disappointed. Jesus told his disciples of go and make more disciples
(Matt. 28:18-20); that's you and me. A closer look at what Jesus meant by "disciple"
reveals some exacting standards. We find Jesus is saying they must leave job and
family in some cases. In Matt. 8:18-22, disciples are asked to potentially abandon
comfort, and their future plans.
What's keeping you from being a true disciple? Lay it at Jesus' feet
today!
All Scripture references are from the New American Standard Version unless otherwise noted.
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