Monday 17th of August
“If you wish to be perfect, go and sell what you own.”
Matthew 19:16-22
If we truly wish to follow Jesus, He desires that we give our all to him. It may not mean dispossessing ourselves of everything we own. However, it will likely require changes in our lives and in our priorities. These changes may be very stretching for us and require sacrifice. Are we truly willing to make difficult decisions and to change our lives and our lifestyle to follow Jesus? Following Jesus sounds glorious and religious. However, it may not be as easy as we anticipate. What does it mean for you to follow Jesus, and how has your life changed since you consciously decided to follow Jesus?
The reality is that following Jesus is not always an easy or strife-free path. At times, doing what Jesus would do stretches us far beyond our comfort zone. Will we gladly follow Jesus or will we turn away sad and dismayed because we are not willing to sell all we have, leave home and family to follow Jesus? Jesus is asking you and me to follow him. How will you respond to him? Will you gladly follow him, or will you walk away sad and disheartened?