Follow Me: Sacrificially

Follow Me Sacrificially

Philippians 3:7-8 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.

Following Jesus costs something.

This is why many of us want to call ourselves Christians but not choose to follow Jesus.

As one writer said: Everyone wants a revolution but no one is willing to do the dishes.

Following Jesus doesn’t make life easier or simpler, but it does make it better. 

The question each and every one of us must wrestle with is this: Is following Jesus worth it?

Is denying self worth it?

Is taking up our cross daily worth it?

Is giving up control of our life and letting God lead worth it?

As a shepherd can lead the sheep to water, but cannot make them drink, I lead you to this question: Is following Jesus worth it?

Does anything else save? 

Can anything else provide what Jesus promises?

Can you do it on your own?

Is anything else truly satisfying? Can comfort, control, security, or worldly gain ever compare to gaining Christ? 

Today, Jesus invites you not just to admire His cross, but to carry yours. Will you present your best—your whole self—as a living sacrifice, trusting that the One who gave everything for you is worth every cost? The call echoes: Is following Jesus worth it? Answer Him personally, right now.