Luke 9, Part 8

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Observation: People were interested in following Jesus. They would approach Him with the desire, but when they heard the conditions, they backed out. Jesus told one man He had no place to lay His head (no comforts of home), another who wanted time to care for his parents was told to let the dead bury their dead. Still another wanted time to say goodbye to his friends, but Jesus said no one could follow Him and look back with regret.

Application: We sometimes think that being followers of Jesus means life will be easy. After all, Jesus loves us, so He will grant whatever we ask in prayer, like Aladdin and his magic lamp. We relax in the knowledge of salvation, but that isn't what Jesus called us to do. Christianity is a verb, not an adjective. We believe, and belief must put our faith in motion. It won't be easy; then again nothing worthwhile is.

Prayer: Father, often times I get comfortable in my walk with You. I know the path is narrow, but I forget it also isn't smooth. Don't allow me to become complacent, Lord. In my peaceful days let me rejoice in You and in my troubled times let me seek You, not letting anything else get in the way. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.