FAITH CAPSULE: Today, many are calling and sending themselves with hidden agenda.

Matthew 8:18-27 Mark 6:7-13

It is written, “Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Then another of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” But Jesus said to him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” (Matthew 8:19-22) Just like it was in the bible days so it is today. So many wants to be sent out, but few want to follow. When you fail in following Him, you will not pass into His call to be sent. Today, many are calling and sending themselves with hidden agenda. In the days of Jesus, many went to Him, but very few actually followed Him. Are you a self proclaimed Pastors, Bishops, Evangelists, Apostles, and Gospel Singers who have not taken time to follow Him fully? In following Him there will be constant engagements with winds and storm of this world. In following there are lessons to learn before graduating to leading His sheep. In following Him there is power to gain before getting into His divine assignment.

Many have gone out in His name but lack power. Also, many are going in His way in the name of program. There is a difference between power and a program. In power there is no weapon formed against you and overcome you. However, with a program, acclaimed followers are empty and He is not backing any up. In the beginning, program might seem right and glowing because of skill or earthly wisdom. In time, the error will be revealed to one. Billy Graham once said, “If the Holy Spirit is taken out of the church, 95% of the church activity will continue without the church feeling of what is missing.” Have you been following? Are you called to be sent? Mark 6:7, “And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirit.”   Matthew 10:1, “And when He had called His disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease.” Think twice before you get yourself into a position to be sent. There is a price for responsibility. Prepare and learn to follow Him and He will invest in your life for His name to be glorified.

Prayer for today: Ask God to teach and guide you that you may leave as His follower.