Jesus doesn’t call people to be comfortable and entertained. He calls His followers to go beyond the conventional religious wisdom and church structures of our age and to become a living demonstration of His presence and power.

I woke up this morning with these thoughts about Christ’s calling stirring in my heart before I got out of bed:

* The best pastor (shepherd) is Christ in you. He will lead, guide, and disciple you from the inside if you will let Him.

* The risen Jesus is the most effective Bible teacher. He makes the words burn in your heart.

* When people are aware of Christ’s presence, they don’t need a program about Him.

* Jesus is the best worship leader. Awareness of His presence releases spontaneous adoration!

Calling all Christ-followers: Let’s begin to continually notice, appreciate, surrender to, and obey the presence of the risen Jesus. Sermons make people an audience. Christians are called to make disciples.