Luke 9:57-62

THE COST OF FOLLOWING JESUS

Keywords 9:62

Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."

 

1. Jesus had no place to lay his head (57-59)

As Jesus and his disciples walked along, a man told Jesus that he would follow

him wherever he went. The man had desire to follow but he seems not to have

understood the cost. Following Jesus requires giving up earthly comfort and

earthly security. Even animals have shelter but Jesus did not have a place to lay

his head. Disciples should not expect anything more.

 

2. Commitment to the kingdom of God (60-62)

Jesus then said to another man to follow him. The man fi rst wanted to go and

bury his father. God commands us to honor our father and mother. But the

man used this as a cover not to immediately obey and make the kingdom his

priority. Another man said that he would follow but after saying good-bye to his

family. Jesus compared this to a person who puts his hand to the plow but then

looks back. The plow will quickly go off course and could even break. Likewise,

discipleship requires full commitment and no turning back.

 

Prayer Lord, I repent of my desire for comfort and ease. Help me to be your fully

committed disciple.

One Word Follow Jesus and don’t turn back