Strengthening the feeble among us: The cost of being a disciple for Jesus.

Today in our modern culture where comfort dominates sacrifice,  the word of Jesus should resonate more so than the comfort of Christianity. 

We have been seeing many because of the current condition of the world deterred from the faith.

At the same time I sympathize with some; depending on their individual circumstances but at the other hand, I will make it clear also that in tumultuous times, it is then when true believers rise to the occasion.

This is especially so in the case of many believers in the early churches who painted their faith with blood. It was their blood that was shed and with a dying love for our Lord Jesus Christ that they embraced the jaws of death willingly. 

While this is not yet the times of the martyrdom church however, it should be a benchmark to measure our faith upon. 

We have to ask the question and not shy away from it.

What would happen if I am asked to give up my life for my faith?  I wouldn't want to be careless in answering such a daunting questions but it is also imperative to make such a bold stand earlier on.  Whatever answer we choose to make, we can then begin there and really consider and rearrange our priorities for the sake of the gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

And while it may be tempting to dismiss such an argument, however it is best to reexamine the cost of Christianity.

And as our Lord reasserts that whoever does not willingly give up everything, cannot be his disciple. (Luke 14:27)

In which the concept of being " a Christ follower " is based on the commitment of life surrender versus the world and all its vain glory and comfort.

As we continue to journey towards the unknown world, it is important as a believer of Christ to make that stand earlier on without compromise. And by doing so, we are recommitting to our Lord Jesus that when everything fails, our faith will still stand.