What is the cost of following Jesus? Jesus tells us that we will stumble because of Him. That doesn't mean the climb isn't worth it. God will use the times we stumble for correction and learning. Unfortunately, some will stumble and not get back up. They will pack it in and refuse to make the climb anymore.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Scaling Everest
VERSE:
Matthew 26:30-31
And
when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble
because of Me this night, for it is written: 'I
will strike the
Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be
scattered.'"
REFLECTION:
What is the cost of following Jesus? Jesus tells us that we will stumble because of Him. That doesn't mean the climb isn't worth it. God will use the times we stumble for correction and learning. Unfortunately, some will stumble and not get back up. They will pack it in and refuse to make the climb anymore.
Many
people throughout history have attempted to climb Mt. Everest,
most have failed. Our climb up the spiritual mountain is like
that as
well,
some will fail and give up while others will reach the top
(eternity with Christ). There will be trouble along the way because
of
our alliance with Christ but we cannot let that
discourage us. We need
to continue to plod along and scale that
spiritual mountain.
What is
the cost to follow Jesus up that mountain toward glory? It
is great but the rewards far outweigh the
troubles you will encounter.
Would you rather climb the mountain of life or
wallow in the valley of
death?
PRAYER:
What is the cost of following Jesus? Jesus tells us that we will stumble because of Him. That doesn't mean the climb isn't worth it. God will use the times we stumble for correction and learning. Unfortunately, some will stumble and not get back up. They will pack it in and refuse to make the climb anymore.
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