Grace for your spirit
For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him, saying, "This man began to build and was not able to finish. Luke 14:28-30
Why so many decisions to follow Christ and yet so few disciples? We can make a decision to fill out a card, say a prayer, be baptised, and place membership, but then what happens? A disciple is a follower and learner of Jesus. It is a continuing process. That process is more than a one day event, and the costs of that following can be more than we counted on. Failure to count the costs and the willingness to pay the price is the reason so many start then quit. When we decide to climb a mountain, we can't carry everything we own with us. As we climb, we must give up things or give up the summit. Holding on too tight to the world, will ruin our climb, and cause us to turn back. Take another look at the summit. Count the costs, and pay the price. It will be worth it to us, and all who follow our example.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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