John 7:1-9, Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 9:57-62, John 7:10-8:20 (Link)
The cost of following Jesus can be high by earthly standards. But the rewards are uncountable. Many people today are trying to achieve their own power in this lifetime. Many would rather delegate than serve. While delegation is necessary and can be a way to serve, remember always that serving begins with simple actions of meeting real needs. The heart of a servant is one that is not puffed up and self-important. That is not the model Jesus gave us.
When Jesus was teaching, the guards were unable to capture him. His time hadn’t come! If you are reading this, your time to depart hasn’t come either! So what are you going to do with your life? God has a plan for you. Get invested in it!
