Saved or Servant?

During a recent conversation with another pastor, my suspicions were affirmed. It seems many folks, even “church” folks, want just enough God to feel good, but not enough God to change their lives. It is sad, but many people realize their need for God and they seek a relationship with Christ. These folks are saved, but they are just that. First let me say there is nothing wrong with being saved…my goal is to see more people in relationship with the Savior! However, having said that, Christ has much more in store for us. We are called repeatedly in Scripture to “surrender” to Christ; to “follow” the leading of the Spirit; to “give our lives” for Christ. Those are not the actions of a person who is merely saved. Those are the actions of a person sold-out to Jesus Christ; a person who knows that all the wealth and power one might ever accumulate is worthless in comparison to the joy of serving the Savior. Jesus Christ calls us to follow him and then promises to provide the power to do it. So what about you? Are you saved, or are you a servant?