The Cost Of Discipleship

Luke 14:26

"If any man come to me, and hate not his father

and mother, and wife, and children, and

brethren,and sisters, yea, and his

own life also he cannot 

be my disciple." 

    Any miracle worker could attract multitudes, with no doubt many people followed Jesus because of His miraculous power. However, Jesus' intent and purpose was to define the cost of true discipleship so that His follows might understand the price of His yoke. True discipleship involves total and complete loyalty to the Master. No loyalty can take precedence of  loyalty to Christ, not even loyalty to parents or immediate family. We, as Christ disciples must be willing to bear our cross. Without cross bearing there is no discipleship.
   Jesus used the  logic of one counting the cost of discipleship by illustrations concerning building and warfare. The building of a tower is costly, as is the waging of a war. If  the contractor does not count the cost, he may not be able to complete the building of the tower.  If  the king don't count his soldiers and those of his enemy, it may be wiser for him to seek peace instead of war.
   My Friends, Discipleship means the rejection of selfish interest, and the acceptance of God's will even though there is a cost to be considered. Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, payed a high price for the cross He carried for mankind. Now we must be pay the cost to be His disciples!  Be Loyal, and bear your cross!  
Amen!

Reading: Luke 14:26:33
Ref: HG SB

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr. 

The Cross Life Ministry