We need to talk about Jesus Christ more often. In an increasingly secular and non-religious culture, speaking the name “Jesus Christ” may not always be considered politically correct, especially among friends and colleagues. It is as though faith has become a political statement.
But if Jesus Christ truly is the Son of God, should this not change how we relate to Him? Should we not intimately seek Jesus Christ in our daily lives? I am not talking about standing on street corners waving a sign. Jesus should not be our emergency fix to get us out of trouble. Jesus is not Harry Potter with a magic wand.
We should not be asking Christ to follow us. Rather, we as Christians are called to follow Jesus Christ. The first Christians in the early Church were known as “The People of the Way.” What way are we pointed towards?
To sit in stillness.
To wait at the feet of the Lord, like Mary and Martha.
To invite Jesus to speak to us.
But are we truly listening?
In an information-rich world, this may seem counterintuitive, or even pointless. Yet it is only by placing Jesus Christ at the very centre of our lives, we can make room.
Journal and reflect on the following
In what ways do I hesitate to speak the name of Jesus Christ in my daily life, and why?
How would my priorities shift if I truly believed Jesus is at the center of everything?
Am I tempted to treat Jesus as a “quick fix” rather than a lifelong companion?
What does it mean for me personally to be part of “The People of the Way” today?
How can I create space in my busy, information-rich life to sit in stillness before God?
Like Mary and Martha, how do I balance serving others with simply resting at the feet of Jesus?
When I pray or reflect, am I genuinely listening for Christ’s voice, or am I filling the silence with my own words and concerns?
Discuss
Song - Be Thou My Vision
Song - The More I seek you
Final Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, You are the center of our lives and the light in our darkness. In a world filled with noise and distraction, help us to sit in stillness at Your feet, to listen for Your voice, and to follow in Your way. Forgive us for the times we have asked You to follow us instead of surrendering our hearts to follow You. Teach us, like Mary and the first disciples, to live as People of the Way — with faith, love, and courage. May our homes, our families, and our daily lives reflect Your presence at the center, guiding us always closer to You. Amen.
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