Luke 9:59-60 ” He said to another man, ‘Follow Me,’ But the man replied, ‘Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the Kingdom of God.’ “

To a good Jewish son, the demands Jesus made seemed radical and against all established traditions. But Jesus was showing the disciple that following Him required unwavering commitment and overrode all earthly loyalties. From the first time Jesus called Simon Peter and Andrew with, “Follow Me.” in Matthew 4:19 to today, He continues to call us to a radical love so unreserved that all other earthly loves pale in comparison. Yes, this does mean sacrifice and a releasing of control on our part, but in return, we will become part of an abiding and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

Author: kezha1

A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1