THE ‘RADICAL’ CHRISTIANITY

A cursory glance at what the LORD Jesus taught through His “Sermon on the Mount” is enough to conclude that it is radical and revolutionary. Small wonder that people of His day observed – “28 And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching, 29 for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” – Matthew 7:28-29

When Jesus called His disciples, He simply said – “16 And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 They immediately left their nets and followed Him.” – Mark 1:16-18

Jesus is still calling His disciples, the same way, and for the same purpose – Firstly, to follow Him; Secondly, to become fishers of men. Both are interconnected. Our faith in Jesus is seen in the lives we live, the thoughts we think, the choices we make, the words we speak, and the deeds we do. This in turn, will make us to be the “salt” and the “light” [Matthew 5:13-16] in this tasteless and dark world…in other words – “Ambassadors” for Christ” [2 Corinthians 5:17-20.]

When we are called by Jesus, He calls us to obey Him. The obedience to which we are being called is radical. Paul Washer puts it very plain, when he observes, “Submitting our lives to the Word of God is not radical Christianity, it is basic Christianity.” However foolish, it may appear to the rational mind of man, obedience to all what the LORD Jesus commanded in the Word of God is essential evidence for being a disciple of Christ.

How are we placed my friend, in our understanding, and our walk with the LORD? He is the One who called us out of darkness, that we once were. His call is for a radical discipleship. Do people see any resemblance of our Saviour in us? Mind you we are called to “Follow our LORD!” How are we doing in our walk on the narrow path?