Following Jesus is not about having everything figured out. It is a journey, and everyone has a next step.

The Journey

Step 1: Follow Jesus

It begins with a simple yes.

Jesus did not ask people to have it all together. He invited them to follow Him. This is where the journey begins.

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said… — Matthew 4:19

“Come and see,” he said. — John 1:39

Step 2: Turn to Jesus

Find healing, not shame.

Repentance is not about running from guilt. It is about turning toward Jesus and the life He gives. This is where freedom begins.

“Repent… and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.” — Acts 3:19

“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation…” — 2 Corinthians 7:10

Step 3: Be Made New

Step into a fresh start.

Through baptism, we leave the old behind and step into new life in Jesus. This is your new beginning.

“Repent and be baptized… in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.” — Acts 2:38

“We were therefore buried with him through baptism… in order that… we too may live a new life.” — Romans 6:4

Step 4: Be Empowered

Live with God’s power in you.

God fills us with His Spirit, giving us strength, guidance, and boldness to live for Him every day.

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” — Acts 2:38

“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” — Acts 2:4

Step 5: Become a Disciple

Grow into who God created you to be.

Discipleship is a life of growth, purpose, and walking with Jesus daily, together with others.

“Whoever lives by the truth comes into the light…” — John 3:21

“Continue in what you have learned…” — 2 Timothy 3:14

“Go and make disciples…” — Matthew 28:19

Step 6: Keep Walking

Life with Jesus is not always a straight path.

There are seasons where you are starting fresh, seasons where you are growing,

and seasons where God is calling you deeper.

At different times, you may find yourself in different parts of this journey, and that is okay.

“The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter…” — Proverbs 4:18

What matters most is this:

Keep walking with Jesus.