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Following the Leader

A man said to [Jesus], “I will follow you wherever you go.”

— Luke 9:57

Leadership is of great importance. In this story, Jesus is walking along the road, and people are following him. Some seem willing to follow right away, while others need to take care of other matters first. Jesus warns those who are willing that the life of following will not be easy. He also tells the people who have excuses to forget them and follow him immediately v59-62.

Jesus’ responses seem a bit odd. Why try to talk someone out of following while chastising others who have excuses?

Let’s think about that together. Following Jesus living the life of faith in him is not easy work. It calls for putting others’ needs ahead of our own, and it requires sacrifice. It may be exciting at times, but it is not defined by things that often attract us like mind-blowing miracles. He calls us to repentance, to live, and share his message that will bring change for good in a broken world. He calls us to live by doing what’s right, but there’s always resistance to that. It may be difficult, but we can trust that as we follow his leadership, we will surely be victorious.

PRAYER

Lord, help us to follow you in every area of life and to trust your leadership even in the darkest hour. In Jesus’ name Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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