~ Jesus taught obedience (Mt. 7:21-23; 28:20; Lk. 6:46).

~ Jesus taught that unless we believe in Him, we will die in our sins (Jn. 10:31-39). 

~ He taught repentance (Lk. 13:3; 24:46-47). 

~ He taught confessing Him before others (Mt. 10:32-33).

~ He taught baptism as a necessity (Mt. 28:19-20; Mk. 16:15-16; Jn. 3:5). 

~ He teaches faithfulness unto death (Rev. 2:10).    

Dear Lord, I am grateful for everything You have done, everything You are doing now, and for all the promises You have made to Your people. Please grant me wisdom and courage to do and say what is required of me. There are moments when I feel insecure about my capabilities, and times when I have been proud and gone against Your instruction. Help me to humbly accept whatever Your word reveals for me to do. If I look to Jesus, I can have confidence in my salvation and everything that I say and do. Lord, my desire is to follow Jesus, and I want to help others do the same. I pray that You will strengthen me in this. Thank You, Lord.