FOLLOWER, DISCIPLE OR BELOVED?

In every organisation of life there are hierachies. Also there are different levels of relationship. You will agree with me that there will be variance in personal information you dispatch to family members and friends because of the level of relationship.

In the same vein, your benefits in the kingdom of God both in Heaven and on earth is essentially determined by your relation with Him. The big question now is who are you to God or who is God to you?

The people God lamented on in Hosea 4v6 were not unbelievers but Believers. Isn't this touchy? Its all about relationship:

Jesus had a multitude of followers who were largely beneficiacries of bread (just food or physical. Benefits)

Jesus also had disciples which numbered 500, 70 & 12 respectively; these all benefited from Him at various degrees

Finally, Jesus had one beloved named John to be precise; this young man had access to vital information which even the twelve didn't have despite their closeness. At certain points, other disciples needed him to get answers to their questions from Jesus. A few thoughts here for you:

1. Only few are very close to Jesus

2. The very close few are the stars we celebrate today and I don't mean just musical star but real stars whose reigning tenure never expires

3. The very close have access to vital information and that's why John had more detailed information about Jesus in his gospel

4. The very few have access to the secret of the workings of miracles

5. The very few see into the future just like John wrote the book of revelations.

At this junction, I can say with all boldness that the choice is now yours; to be a Follower gunning for bread, a Disciple with limited access or a beloved with unlimited benefits and access.

Prayer Point

Father, help me to live as Your beloved and not just as Your disciple of follower in Jesus name.

Good day and God bless you.