When We Examine the Costs

Luke 9:57

As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”

As pointed out in this passage and other passages, some of the early followers of Jesus were boasting, "I will follow You wherever You go."  But Jesus was quick to point out to them that following Him was more costly that many were willing to pay.  It is the same for us.

Once we commit to fully surrender to Our Savior and follow Him, we can be certain that there will be attacks and trials that will challenge our resolve.  Every consideration that we give to continuing as true disciples of Jesus will lead us down a decision path that is predominantly supported by human logic.  Without faith in the Word of God and the strengthening power of the Holy Spirit, we will follow the callings of our flesh which are never ready to be laid down at the feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.   When we examine the costs, we are likely to end up in a decision of "no" or "not now."  

Praise God that He knows us so well, loves us still, has mercy on us and provides His Son for our salvation, His Word for our direction and His Holy Spirit for our strengthening.  May we claim all that He has set aside for us because He sees us, not in the flesh, but in the image of His Son.  Let us follow Our Savior King wherever He leads us.  May we stand firm in our commitment.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for accepting us as heirs to Your kingdom.  We rejoice in knowing that You see us only in the image of Your Son who has washed away all of our iniquity with His precious blood.  We pray, Lord, that You open our minds and hearts to the fullness of Your Holy Word.  We ask that You show us how to surrender completely to the direction of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  We beseech You, Father, to give us the grace to fall at the feet of the Cross so that we may walk in the way, the truth and the life that is in Your Son, Jesus.  We ask all these things in His precious, holy and mighty name.