July 18, 2018

July 18, 2018

Judy Hollaway

April 11

Running with Jesus

Luke 14:25-26  And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,  If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

(Many people were traveling with Jesus. He said to them, “If you come to me but will not leave your family, you cannot be my follower. You must love me more than your father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters—even more than your own life.)

                Following Jesus comes with a high price, commitment.  We hear all sorts of excuses for not serving God. God was not telling these friends to not care for loved ones. However, it was priority that He wanted. I always share the umbrella effect of God's plan of authority for man. (Use your mind to see this!)

                God is great big umbrella over a little smaller one, the husbands, next a little smaller than his, the wife, next a little smaller, the children. When one gets out from under God's big umbrella he gets hit!  We have to put God first and be submissive to His will and authority! Then He will help us with living out His divine plan and purpose. Running with Christ will cost us though. Some lose their families because they are not believers. The benefits of following Christ are immeasurable. We must keep a steady focus on God and make Him number One! The rest will fall into place. He will guide us to do the right things. He will help us with the sacrifices. Sadly to say many will not commit to follow. They are not willing to give up self. It is dying to self and living unto God we find the key to live life. 

Lord, we love You and we desire to follow You. Give us strength and power as we do life! Help us keep our priorities in order and just like Jesus, be ready to obey at any cost!

                Did you make your agenda today? If you have, where was God on your list? Did you consider there will be some door open to share or help another?!  Don't get caught up in self! 

Bearing your cross tomorrow!