August 24, 2018

August 24, 2018

Judy Hollaway

May 18

Running with Jesus

Luke 14:27-28 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

 (Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.  For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?)

     Counting the cost! I remember when Mike first surrendered to the ministry I read a book on the cost of discipleship, I got real depressed and I don't think I finished it. I can tell you many times I have wanted to quit! However with God's grace I have been able to hang in there. 

     Many people do not want to sacrifice to serve the Lord. Many do not count the cost and quit just like a builder who failed to figure out the cost of a building. The truth of the matter, we sacrifice very little in America for Christ. The days ahead are going to be very tough on the next generation. Being a Christian and especially a minister is not looked upon in this world system as being very valuable. It is funny though because God's Word says people cannot be saved except by hearing the Word and how can they hear without a preacher! God has chosen the foolish of preaching to save the world! 

                  This generation must consider the cost because it will be much greater than ours.

 Join me today in prayer for the next generation!

 Father, we pray for our children and their children should You tarry in returning. We pray for boldness and strength to be able to stand strong and firm upon Your Word. Protect them from the evil one give them Godly spouses that will help them stay on the right path and keep them in Your watch care! Help us teach and train them in a way that will help them stand firm in their faith. 

Tomorrow: Is your salt wet?