Sunday
Morning sermon at Open
Door Church
was brought by Pastor Rodney. The
scriptures found in Luke’s gospel chapter nine were placed on the screen making viewing easy for the congregation.
(Luke
9:57-62) 9:57 “And as they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I
will follow You wherever You go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have
holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to
lay His head.” 59 And He said to another, “Follow Me.” 60 But he said, “Permit
me first to go and bury my father.” But He said to him, “Allow the dead to bury
their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God .” 61 And another also said, “I will
follow You, Lord; but first permit me to say good-bye to those at home.” 62 But
Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking
back, is fit for the kingdom
of God .” Luke 9:57-62
(from NASB).
Jesus was calling those men who were walking with him to “follow.”
There were requirements - - -
1. A change
of habits was needed.2. Enthusiasm was not enough
3. Dedication was required.
4. Faithfulness to stick with it was necessary.
5. Ability to stand firm until the end was important.
3 comments:
amen
What we do with Jesus is the most important decision we will ever make.
Such powerful verses, especially that, "Let the dead bury the dead". He's first, even if we have to do it while we carry the other burdens of life. Excellent reminder. Thanks, Hazel.
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