Are You Admiring Jesus...Or Following Him? // Jarrod Martin

In Luke 23, Jesus does the unthinkable. While suffering on the cross, He forgives the very people who mocked, rejected, and crucified Him. His followers watched Him live out everything He had ever taught about mercy, love, and forgiveness—even in His final moments.The same invitation is in front of you.Sometimes the biggest breakthrough in your faith is not learning more about Jesus, but finally taking a step to follow Him. Admiring Him from a distance may inspire you, but following Him changes your life from the inside out.You’ll discover:Why so many people stop at admiration instead of obedienceHow Jesus proved He is worth following through the crossWhat it means to move from inspiration to actionWhy following Jesus starts with small, practical stepsHow obedience unlocks peace, trust, and transformationThis message is for anyone who has been circling faith, wrestling with doubts, attending church without engagement, or feeling stuck between belief and surrender.What if the life you admire in Jesus only becomes real when you begin to follow Him? The step you’ve been avoiding may be the very place where His peace, strength, and presence become personal.👉 Prayer for this week:Jesus, help me move beyond admiration. Give me the courage to take my next step and truly follow You.📖 Scripture: Luke 23:33–36, Luke 6:35–36📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCallowayGod is FOR you. And so are we.