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Lenten Daily Devotional 2021

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Friday, February 19
​ Day 3: Follow Me

Read John 1:35-51
Jesus used simple words – words like “Come and see” and “Follow me” – to not only change the lives of everyday people but to change the course of history.
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And He uses those same simple words today to call us to be His disciples in a world that still desperately needs the help, healing and hope that can be found only in Him.

Those rough-around-the-edges fishermen who dropped their nets and answered that first call had no idea what lay ahead. But they stepped forward in faith to follow this man who John the Baptist heralded as the long-awaited Messiah.

They would soon discover that there’s a huge difference between being an admirer of Jesus and being a true disciple – just as today there’s a huge difference between being a “Christian” and being a true “follower of Christ.”

In today’s culture, saying “I’m a Christian” can mean all sorts of things, from “I was raised in a Christian home” to “I’m not a (fill in the blank) so I’m a Christian” and even to “I go to church regularly.”

But answering Jesus’ call to “Follow me” means making a complete commitment to living for and with and in Him, declaring Him your Lord and Savior, surrendering your will to His, choosing His ways over the ways of the world, trusting and obeying Him no matter what.

Living as a “follower of Christ” isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it. Will you say “yes” when Jesus says “Follow me” to you?
--Mark Vasché
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Prayer Focus: Prayer for those in your family and church family who are facing chronic illness. Prayer for healing. 


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Centenary Church
1911 Toyon Ave.
Corner of McHenry/Tokay
​Modesto, CA 95350
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  • Home
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    • Online Worship Service
    • Cambodian Worship Service
    • Health & Safety
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Core Beliefs
  • Family Ministry
    • Family Ministry Events
    • Teens
    • Kingdom Kids
  • Adult Ministry
    • Zoom Chapel Fellowship
    • Zoom Fellowship Groups
    • Vine Groups
    • Men's Ministry
    • Women's Ministry
  • Help & Care
    • Stephens Ministry
    • Serving Opportunities @ Centenary
    • Missions >
      • MIssions: Guatemala
    • Thrift Shop
    • Food Bank Sunday
    • Choir
  • Resources
    • Lent Daily Devotional >
      • Day 17: We Are All Sinners
      • Day 16: God's Anointed Messiah
      • Day 15: Learn by Doing
      • Day 14: Adjusting my Expectations
      • Day 13: "I Am the Bread of Life"
      • Day 12: Don't Let Go
      • Day 11: Do Nothing On Your Own
      • Day 10: Rejected & Despised
      • Day 9: Signs & Wonders
      • Day 8: Everyone
      • Day 7: Worthy of Worship
      • Day 6: God So Loved the World
      • Day 5: Who has Authority?
      • Day 4: Transform the Ordinary
      • Day 3: Follow Me
      • Day 2: Pointing the Way
      • Day 1: The Real Good News
    • Church App
    • Church Calendar
  • Preschool
  • Giving