Leave the World to Follow Jesus

Building His Church

How do we persevere in our walk with Jesus without wavering? We turn from the world’s ways and draw near to Him. And when we fail, Jesus faithfully reaches out to save us. Shaun Brauteseth reflects on cultivating the unswerving faith spoken of in Hebrews 10:23, highlighting generations of believers who held firm to the gospel, choosing Jesus over the world’s promises, even in the face of persecution. Their example reminds us that we are called to choose Jesus and His ways daily: leaving behind what draws us from Him and renewing our minds with God’s truth to run our race with perseverance. What is the Lord calling you to leave behind today?

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Shaun Brauteseth

Shaun has been serving on the eldership team of Oxygen Life Church, South Africa, since 2012, and in full time ministry since 2014. He is married to Samantha, and they have three children. Shaun is a skilled communicator and passionate about making disciples of Christ.