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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