Supernaturally Compelled

What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

IF CHRISTIANITY MERELY consists of a list of dutiful dos and don’ts on top of principles to believe and practices to observe, then we don’t have much to share with the world. Further, if being a Christian is merely a matter of superficial religion, then no amount of persuasion will convince us that we need to step out of our comfort zones, alter our priorities, sacrifice our possessions, risk our reputations, and potentially even lose our lives to share Christ with others.

However, if Christianity involves supernatural regeneration whereby the God of the universe reaches down his hand of mercy into the depths of our souls, forgives us of all our sin, and fills us with his Spirit, then a spectator mentality is spiritually inconceivable. For people whose hearts, minds, wills, and relationships have been radically turned upside down by the person of Christ, the purpose of Christ will reign supreme.

If you are truly a disciple of Jesus, you will be supernaturally compelled to make disciples of Jesus. True followers of Jesus do not need to be convinced, cajoled, persuaded, or manipulated into making disciples of all nations. Everyone who follows Jesus biblically will fish for men globally.

The fruit of following Jesus is a new heart with a new mind, new desires, a new will, a new way of relating to people around you, and a new purpose. “Follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”^a This is not a solicitation to tread a path of superficial religion. This is an invitation to taste a pleasure that can be found only in a supernatural relationship with Jesus. He beckons you to allow your heart to be captivated by his greatness and your life to be changed by his grace. Turn from your sin and your self and trust in Jesus as the all-sovereign, all-satisfying Savior of your soul.

Ask God to empower you by his Spirit as you seek to follow Christ faithfully in accordance with his Word.