Luke 9:57-58 (MSG)

57 On the road someone asked if he could go along. “I’ll go with you, wherever,” he said.58 Jesus was blunt: “Are you ready to rough it? We’re not staying in the best inns, you know.” Jesus said to another, “Follow me.”

Luke 9:59-60 (MSG)

59 He said, “Certainly, but first excuse me for a couple of days, please. I have to make arrangements for my father’s funeral.”

60 Jesus refused. “First things first. Your business is life, not death. And life is urgent: Announce God’s kingdom!”

Luke 9:61-62 (MSG)61 Then another said, “I’m ready to follow you, Master, but first excuse me while I get things straightened out at home.”

62 Jesus said, “No procrastination. No backward looks. You can’t put God’s kingdom off till tomorrow. Seize the day.”

Luke 9:61-62 (NLT)

61 Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.”

62 But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”

# Your Time Is Now

The Cost of Following Jesus

It’s easier to go through life with God

than it is without God

# AHM

1 Corinthians 11:1 (NLT)

1 And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

6. You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.

#AHM Even when trails comeYOU MUST IMITATE WHAT IS

EXPECTED OF YOU FROM GOD

Luke 9:57-58 (MSG)

57 On the road someone asked if he could go along. “I’ll go with you, wherever,” he said.58 Jesus was blunt: “Are you ready to rough it? We’re not staying in the best inns, you know.” Jesus said to another, “Follow me.”

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Jesus said follow me

19."Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."

Matthew 4:19

There is a benefit when you follow Jesus…

#AHM

Luke 9:59-60 (MSG)

59 He said, “Certainly, but first excuse me for a couple of days, please. I have to make arrangements for my father’s funeral.”

60 Jesus refused. “First things first. Your business is life, not death. And life is urgent: Announce God’s kingdom!”

First Things First

Luke 9:61-62 (NLT)

61 Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.”

62 But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”

No procrastination

Stop procrastinating