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THE COST OF FOLLOWING JESUS (II)
MONDAY, AUGUST 4
Luke 14:28-35

2 Timothy 3:12

 

“…whosoever he be of you that
forsaketh not all that he hath,

he cannot be my disciple.”

 

THE COST OF FOLLOWING JESUS (II)
 
A builder who wants to erect a tower would first calculate how much it would cost before he decides to build it. It is laughable if one is not able to complete what he has set out to do. This parable teaches the need to count the cost if one wants to follow Jesus. The Christian road to heaven is not an easy one (see Matt 7:14; Luke 13:24, cf. John 16:33; 2 Tim 3:12). If the Christian wants to make the journey, he had better know what he is getting himself into and be prepared for it.
 
A king who is facing war must first consider whether it is better for him to go to war or to send for peace. He must weigh the cost of war. Likewise, those who wish to be a disciple of Christ must count the cost. The cost is not only high, it is total. Jesus said, “whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.”
 
Disciples of Christ are the salt of the earth (Matt 5:13). Like salt, a Christian must live a godly life in order to draw people to God. But if he does not exude Christlikeness in his life, then he is good for nothing, and as the saying goes, “not worth his salt.” Everyone who names the name of Christ must be salty, and not saltless.
 
“Take up thy cross and follow Me.”
I heard my Master say;
“I gave My life to ransom thee,
Surrender your all today.”
Wherever He leads I’ll go,
Wherever He leads I’ll go,
I’ll follow my Christ who loves me so,
Wherever He leads I’ll go.
 
THOUGHT: Once I have decided to follow Jesus, there is no turning back.

PRAYER: Father, I have decided to follow Thee, and will not turn back.

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