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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

March 11 – A COSTLY DECISION

 As they followed Jesus along the road toward Jerusalem, the disciples were astonished and alarmed. They became more afraid as He took them aside, telling them more details of the things to come. (Mark 10:32)

                Will you follow Jesus when you see that He is leading you into trouble? Often, days following Him are spent in happy, positive, and even miraculous times. People’s lives are transformed from misery to joy, broken families are healed, and hungry people are fed. But, there are times when it becomes clear that trouble lies directly ahead.

                 In front of the disciples, Jesus had just invited a man who approached Him to leave everything behind and follow Him. The other man determined he had too much to lose to risk all of it on Jesus. The disciples had made the decision to follow Jesus. Clearly, they wondered who had made the better decision. It was becoming evident that Jesus was serious about this plan to give up His own life. Maybe they did not wish to follow Him so closely if it meant they may also, literally, carry a cross.

                 How about you? There will come a time when you will be faced with a choice between being true to Jesus at a great cost, or turning aside. Be prepared to make the right call when that moment arrives.

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