There is a cost, but it is worth it

Are you prepared to have a change of plans or priorities, forsake some personal need and agree to do something that is new and may have long term benefit? There are many things that get in the way of personal improvements like weight management, a good sleep, healthy habits and getting a university qualification. It takes intentional and pre-emptive steps. You know exactly what and when you need to do things, but you get distracted by poor choices of fulfilling personal needs. Or, maybe I should call them "wants". I am guilty of that too. Jesus, questioned the Jewish leaders about this as well.

Luke 14:16-18

Then He said to him, “A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready.’ But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.’

The Pharisees thought very highly of themselves, and set rules and gave interpretations of the scriptures that ensured they were the thought leaders of their day and provided them social prominence. Jesus did not care for this and said they have wavered from what is important and have lost their flavor. Jesus ignored them and invited others to savor the Kingdom of God. The Jewish leaders will be left out. If they followed Jesus they will lose their positions and prominence in society. It would be a huge let down for them and their families. It would have been a big sacrifice. You may be faced with the same predicament if you followed Jesus. Are you going to keep the things of this world that lasts for a moment or pursue the things that matter for eternity?

Yes Lord, there is a cost to follow you, but I am going ahead to follow you, because I am looking into eternity rather than my personal want for riches and fame.

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