Inspirational

What Jesus expects of His followers

Written by Han on 6 December 2022

“I wish I knew what Jesus would’ve expected of me in this situation” is a question all followers of Christ have probably asked on occasion. What is God’s will for me? The answer to both questions need not be complicated.

Have you ever eaten a meal that needed salt but didn’t have any salt? No matter how delicious it may have looked, the taste is not so good; others would go as far as to say, “it’s terrible”. The truth is that salt seems insignificant until it is absent, or there’s not enough where it is needed. Salt is also used to preserve things from decay.

The same goes for light; it is not that important during the day, but as soon as it gets dark, everyone begins to appreciate the effect of its presence.

These two elements are what Jesus thought best describes who and what the believers in Him are and what their function ought to be in the world. The great thing about salt and light is they both do not need to introduce themselves or announce their arrival; however, their presence comes with such contagious influence.

Wherever there is darkness and light, regardless of its size is lit, darkness has to go. In the same way, we have to be a positive influence in our surroundings, bringing Godly influence wherever we are. YStandingfor what is right will stop decay from taking over where God has placed you.

It doesn’t have to be huge unrealistic things; you and I have to know, whether we like it or not, someone is watching and following our example. So we might as well deliberately lead and demonstrate Godly values wherever we are.

When people see that you are “different”, they will want to know what makes you different, and yes, that will open the opportunity to tell them about Jesus – the One who changes lives.