✌🏼Few Follow Jesus

But many say they are...

Jan 23, 2024

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A photo-realistic image representing the theme 'Few Follow Jesus' in a less traditional, more contemporary setting. The scene features a bustling city street filled with people going about their daily lives, busy and distracted. Among the crowd, there is one distinct figure walking in the opposite direction of everyone else, symbolizing an individual choosing to follow a different path. This figure is dressed in modern, casual attire, blending in yet distinct due to their direction. The cityscape should be realistic, with tall buildings, busy sidewalks, and the hustle of urban life. The image should subtly convey the concept of choosing a unique path in a busy world.

The words of Jesus are nothing like the American Dream. Our founding fathers declared we have the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Millions of Americans pursue those things. Millions in our country also say they are Christian. Is it true?

I’m not trying to stand on some super spiritual platform and look down my sanctimonious nose at anyone else. This post is more about what I struggle with in following Jesus. I still have a long “Way” to go.

If you drive through any American town, it seems like Jesus is pretty popular. Especially here in the South, there are churches everywhere. You’ll often drive by a dozen or more on the way to the church of choice you attend.

But is following Jesus supposed to be popular? Well, here’s what Jesus said.

Matthew 7:13-14 (NET)
13 “Enter through the narrow gate, because th…

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