What’s So Great about Following Jesus?

[236 words] The word Christian means “a follower of the Christ” (Acts 11:26). Some view the Christian life as one that is unduly restricted, without any real freedom, and with no joy or pleasure. Agrippa, for instance, admitted that he was almost persuaded to become a Christian but declined (Acts 26:28). Such a notion is wrong because it clashes with the teaching of the New Testament. The truth is, Jesus gives life real meaning and purpose! Many employers attract potential employees by listing the benefits package their workers receive. What about serving Jesus? Does it have a built-in benefits package? It does, indeed. Those who faithfully follow Jesus have the best and most meaningful life in the world. The life of a child of God is better than one built on material wealth (Isaiah 55:2). Spiritual blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3) beat unstable material riches any day. And the Christian’s…