Quote of the Week
I came across a convicting message by John Piper called "The Radical Cost of Following Jesus." Based on Jesus' words in Luke 9:56-62, Piper talks about "fickle following" and "the danger of indecisive discipleship." He says this:
"No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." You can’t plow a straight furrow while looking back. You can’t serve Christ, that is, you can’t make Christ look great, if you are always second-guessing the value of following him. Looking back means longing back. It means that we are not really sure he is worth following, especially to Jerusalem. Divided hearts like that are not useful in displaying the worth of Christ."You can read the whole thing by clicking here.
2 comments:
Oh, what a message that the church at large needs to hear. The way is narrow and the cost is great.
Thank you for this reminder.
Such a great reminder. I have learned recently that the same is true in life, when God takes you somewhere you do not want to be, somewhere you did not want to go. Looking back is dangerous, and it is a sign of distrust. Our Lord loves us, and he will lead us where he will lead us, and we must try to follow without regret, fear or doubt. We think we know the way, and what is best, but we really have no clue. I am trying not to look back in my own life right now and I am beginning to find unexpected blessings in the place where I find myself, the place I did not want to be ... A friend recommended your devotionals. I “googled” you and found you here. Are you still blogging?
Post a Comment