Following Jesus Christ is of utmost importance to our spiritual journey and salvation. We can do nothing without Him in producing fruit that glorifies God, as He Himself declares in John 15:5. Without Him, there would be no fruit produced, and if we produce no fruit that pleases and glorifies God, we will not be in His Kingdom. Our relationship with Christ is the key to salvation once we are called, and we need Him throughout our conversion period. Faith in Jesus Christ stands at the very nucleus of our salvation, essential for our future in the Kingdom of God. Christ is intimately united with the church, described as His Body, the fullness of Him. As the Head, He directs us to carry out His commands, and we, as parts of His Body, move Him toward completion with each addition. He has been given universal authority by the Father to use the church and each individual member as He sees fit, without restraint, for His purposes. Our faith in Him and dedication to Him are of great importance, as He places and uses us within His Body as it pleases Him. The love of Jesus Christ for the church is deep and boundless, unified with every cell within His Body, providing confident hope that He can enable us to persevere until we join Him in the Kingdom of God. As our High Priest, our relationship with Him is of supreme importance to our growth and salvation. He is the Commander in Chief of the church, and a disciple must use faith to follow Him, imitating Him in every way of life. Compared to any other personality or way of life, Christ is always better, surpassing all in every comparison. God has clearly commanded us to hear Him, emphasizing that the Son is the ultimate source and channel through whom God is perfectly and finally made known. When the Son speaks, it is as though the Father is speaking, for They are already one. We are being drawn to be one with both the Father and the Son, to be creations of God, and like the Son, to be just like the Father.

In the healing miracle at Capernaum, Jesus Christ restores sight to two blind men, demonstrating His power to heal both physically and spiritually. As He passes by, these men seize a vital opportunity to seek His mercy, recognizing that such moments may not come again. Their immediate pursuit of Him reflects the urgency for Christians to be awake to opportunities for salvation and service, knowing that doors of blessing can close if not acted upon swiftly. The two blind men follow Christ with a deep desire for physical sight, illustrating that blessings from Him require diligent pursuit. His call to "Follow Me!" demands self-denial and the bearing of one's cross, a challenging yet essential path for those seeking His favor. Indifference or lack of faithfulness can hinder receiving His blessings, as He distinguishes between His followers and those who do not follow. Exhibiting humility, the blind men seek Jesus' mercy rather than demanding justice, acknowledging their unworthiness and giving Him praise and honor. Their perseverance is evident as they continue to follow Him despite crowds and obstacles, entering the house after Him to press their request. This persistence highlights the importance of not giving up in prayer or pursuit of God's blessings, even when answers are delayed, as such delays may test and strengthen faith. God does not usually bestow special blessings on those who seek them half-heartedly, rewarding instead those who pursue Him with sincerity and determination.

In this heartfelt message, the speaker reflects on the death of his mother as one of the most transformative experiences o his life, not because of the overwhelming pain it caused, but because of how profoundly and deeply it revealed God's presence, comfort and purpose. Through every painful stage of her suffering, he learned that beneath each tear, each act of kindness, and even as death occurred, God was working, strengthening faith, extending mercy, saying " You'll be okay, Now follow Me." Matthew 8:19-22 summons us to move from earthly attachment to spiritual discipleship. II Corinthians 12:7-10 teaches that God's strength is made perfect in weakness and that believers should trust Christ amid suffering, realizing that insights gained from these trials may strengthen, encourage , and uplift others . We must guard against isolation and self- pity , tools that Satan uses to stifle witness. Instead, God's people should exercise compassion, fellowship and testimony , echoing Isaiah 43: 1-3, 10-11, where Almighty God promises to be with His people during every trial. Even in devasting hardship and loss, God sovereignly shapes His children to follow Christ more closely, bearing witness to i His saving work strengthening His people. The speaker concludes: " My mom dying was one of the best things that ever happened to me—because it showed me that even when life feels impossible, God makes it possible.