Prepare: Discipleship is costly.
Read: Luke 9:46-62
Verses 44 and 45 tell us that the disciples were stubborn in their concept of the Messiah and failed to grasp the truth Jesus taught them about His suffering and death.
Hard-hearted response: Not being able to understand the sorrow in their Master's mind, the disciples were arguing who among them will be great when they came to power. They could not bear anyone else outside their group doing God's work. Were they jealous that this man was doing what they could not do? They were vengeful when the Samaritans rejected them. This revealed their hardness of heart, selfishness and anger. Jesus pointed out at every instance that they were wrong.
As those who follow the Lord, do we show concern and love for others, specially the helpless and needy? Are we tolerant towards Christians who do not agree with us on ways of worship etc.?
Hard-hearted obdience: All three men wanted to follow Jesus, but there was no evidence of full surrender.The first one thought by following Jesus, he could have an easy life, as revealed by Jesus' response. The second and third asked for time to fulfill their earthly responsibilities. Jesus looks for immediate obedience.
Follwing Jesus requires willingness to pay a price. Our dedication should be total and immediate. Delayed decisions often result in lost opportunities. No man who puts his hand to the plough should look back.
Respond: Help me, Lord, not to give excuses but to hasten to obey You.
Read: Luke 9:46-62
Verses 44 and 45 tell us that the disciples were stubborn in their concept of the Messiah and failed to grasp the truth Jesus taught them about His suffering and death.
Hard-hearted response: Not being able to understand the sorrow in their Master's mind, the disciples were arguing who among them will be great when they came to power. They could not bear anyone else outside their group doing God's work. Were they jealous that this man was doing what they could not do? They were vengeful when the Samaritans rejected them. This revealed their hardness of heart, selfishness and anger. Jesus pointed out at every instance that they were wrong.
As those who follow the Lord, do we show concern and love for others, specially the helpless and needy? Are we tolerant towards Christians who do not agree with us on ways of worship etc.?
Hard-hearted obdience: All three men wanted to follow Jesus, but there was no evidence of full surrender.The first one thought by following Jesus, he could have an easy life, as revealed by Jesus' response. The second and third asked for time to fulfill their earthly responsibilities. Jesus looks for immediate obedience.
Follwing Jesus requires willingness to pay a price. Our dedication should be total and immediate. Delayed decisions often result in lost opportunities. No man who puts his hand to the plough should look back.
Respond: Help me, Lord, not to give excuses but to hasten to obey You.
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