Abide’ means to follow God’s instructions, be nice and polite, and don’t call anyone names,” says Garrett, age 8.

In the Gospel, Jesus defines four demands of discipleship.

Do we have what it takes to do right by our neighbor, even when it feels tough? Yes!

Jesus knows us by name and will stop everything to welcome us into God’s kingdom. For some of us, we are called to follow, and this will mean discarding that to which we hold.

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So, does Jesus consider you a friend? If not, you can receive Christ by faith today and begin a friendship with your Creator that will last throughout eternity.