The Challenge and the Cost (3) I have suffered the loss of all things. Philippians 3:8 NKJ Who is Jesus? A great teacher who spoke with an authority like no one else? Yes, of course! The sick healed and hungry stomachs filled? Sign me up! Jesus radiance and joy drew great masses of people to Him. The crowds loved Him. But then He started talking about taking up your cross. Not once, but daily. Their faces dropped to pale grey. Give up your life, He said. It wasnt about loving Him in a vague sort of way anymore. It was time to be wholly taken up in His mission, to make Him the out-and-out purpose of their lives. He got excuses - Pardon me while I straighten things out at home first - but He didnt cut anyone any slack: Anyone who starts...and then keeps looking back is of no use for the Kingdom of God. (Luke 9:62 GNT) Dont make excuses. If you dont go for it, it will be your loss, not Gods. Hell just invite someone else on the adventure that could have been yours. Dont settle for second best. Fullness of life requires sacrifices. Some will be big and some might be small. But all of them will be worth it. Our tip? Dont fix your eyes on what youre being asked to give up, look at the One who asks - He is faithful. SoulFood: Is 4-7, John 5:31-47, Ps 5, Pr 27:13-16
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 05:34:00 +0000
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