#soap # Luke 09 ## Title: A Disciple Is a Follower ## Scripture: (Luke 9:23) Then he said to them all, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me. (NET) ## Observation: In the modern world of social media, following someone has changed. Many now think of following as something you do by checking in on someone from time to time or when they post new content. Following in the time of Jesus would have been very different. It might have seemed overwhelming. When you followed someone, you tuned out all other voices and placed them at the center of your life. You took a chance because you ignored all other opportunities. You fully devoted yourself to them. When it comes to Jesus, this is the only way Jesus will accept followers. We cannot halfway follow Him. There is no one more miserable than a “halfway Christian.” However, when we come to fully follow Him, there is true joy. ## Application: Is there an area of your life that you have not submitted to fully following Jesus? What course correction do you need to take? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for taking all of us and leaving nothing out. You want all of us to experience the freedom You provide.