It’s one thing to claim Jesus, but it’s an entirely different thing to follow His pace. In part two of the "We The Church" series, Pastor Caleb Thomas explores how we often believe in Jesus while structuring our lives in a way that actually pulls us away from Him. True discipleship isn't just about believing the right things; it's a lifestyle invitation to "Follow Me" .The Mary and Martha Tension: Looking at the story in Luke 10, we see the danger of becoming "distracted by doing". Martha was busy serving, while Mary chose the "good portion" by sitting at Jesus’ feet. Jesus reminds us that our primary reward isn't the work we do for Him, but the relationship we have with Him . We must be careful not to treat spiritual disciplines as chores, but as a means to get closer to the person of Jesus .The Danger of the Hurry: We rarely drift from God through active rebellion; we drift because life gets loud and fast . Corrie ten Boom famously said, "If the enemy cannot get you to sin, he's going to get you busy". Jesus was never in a hurry; His life was characterized by a purposeful state of control and ease that allowed Him to notice the needs of those around Him.Two Word Pictures for Spiritual Growth:The Trellis: Just as a trellis supports a vine so it can grow off the ground and produce healthy fruit, we need a "spiritual trellis"—habits and schedules—to keep our lives from collapsing and to support the growth Jesus wants to bring .The Yoke: Jesus invites us to "Take my yoke upon you" (Matthew Your Next Step: Jesus isn't asking for a total overhaul today; He’s inviting you to slow down. This year, move beyond just claiming His name and start living His lifestyle—a life that is purposeful, not hurried.___Free Life Chapel is here to help others discover and live the Free Life in Christ! Learn more about our church at https://www.freelifechapel.orgStay Connect on Socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/X: https://x.com/freelifechapel | Pastor Caleb Thomas | Free Life Chapel | Lakeland, Florida