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WHY WILL YOU GO WITH JESUS? | From Attraction to Transformation

WHY WILL YOU GO WITH JESUS? | From Attraction to Transformation

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 THE BOOK OF RUTH| GOD’S RESTORATION PLAN| Preservation and Prospective Living| Discipleship |Session-42| 2026| CHIMDI OHAHUNA What truly motivates your walk with Jesus? This episode confronts one of the most defining questions in the believer’s journey: Why will you go with Jesus? Inspired by the heart of Romans 1:11, this teaching brings clarity to purpose, progression, and spiritual maturity. Many have come to Christ, yet remain at the entry point, saved, but stagnant. There is a critical difference between those who come to Jesus and those who go with Him. One responds to invitation; the other commits to transformation. The journey with Christ is not sustained by initial attraction alone. While many are drawn by the comfort of “sincere milk,” growth requires embracing “strong meat.” Attraction may bring you in, but only spiritual depth will keep you going. This episode highlights the necessity of answering the “why” behind your faith. Without clarity of purpose, consistency becomes fragile. And even with clarity, challenges remain part of the journey, they refine, not remove, the process. Drawing from the narrative flow of the Book of Ruth, this message captures the posture of Ruth, one who didn’t just come along but chose to stay, follow, and be shaped through the process. CORE REVELATION: Converts come to Jesus. Disciples go with Jesus. Following Christ is not sustained by intellectual agreement but by a transformed heart. True discipleship is cultivated through the work of the Holy Spirit and refined through life’s experiences. Salvation is not merely an escape from eternity without God, it is the activation of God’s life within us, both now and forever. WHY DO WE GO WITH JESUS? *(Matthew 4:18–19)* We go with Him so He can make us. The call of Jesus is not about fitting Him into our expectations, but yielding to His process of shaping our lives into His intention. WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR JESUS TO MAKE US? 1. Production Jesus develops us in phases. Growth is intentional, not rushed. You may be progressing, but you are not yet complete. 2. Construction He builds with precision, working on character, behavior, and inner alignment with God’s will. Every detail matters. 3. Formation He shapes us into His likeness. This is a visible transformation, one that reflects Christ in identity and expression. 4. Fashioning God refines us according to His divine preference. Your life becomes a tailored expression of His design. Key Insight: If you do not understand this process, you risk becoming a consistent churchgoer who never truly journeys with Christ. Highlights: * The danger of remaining at the “coming” stage * Why answering your “why” determines your spiritual endurance * The difference between spiritual attraction and retention * The role of the Holy Spirit in shaping disciples * God’s intentional process of making you into His expression In conclusion, will you remain where you first encountered Jesus, or will you commit to walking with Him through every phase of becoming? Your answer defines your journey. Listen to the full audio teaching on the GRACELIFECOMI podcast. Jesus is Lord.
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