how long will you let yourself run on empty before you give up?

how many things will you try?

how many things will you yearn to experience?

before you realize?

A full blown commitment is required to be a disciple. What does the Word of God teach?

A true disciple loves Jesus above all else. (Luke 14:26). Decisions you make for Christ may not be popular with your family and friends.

A true disciple lives like a dead man. (Luke 14:27). It does not mean pains or trials. It means living like you have died to your old self.

A true disciple considers the value of a strong finish. (Luke 14:28-30). The value of finishing well as a disciple. Don’t be a spiritual dropout. Examples of dropouts – Noah and Solomon.

A true disciple surrenders to a stronger king. (Luke 14:31). We are one king. God is the other. In the past kings who surrendered to other kings would become slaves. Are you willing to be a slave to Christ?

A true disciple stays pure to preserve goodness. (Luke 14:34-35). Salt was used as a preservative in the day of Jesus. We must learn to stand up and speak.

This is challenging for me. I look at this set of passages and I realize I am further away from being a disciple of Jesus than I thought I was.

God, over the next year guide me to become more of a devoted follower of Christ.

-brian