In Luke 14, Jesus talks about the cost of discipleship. Jesus knows that his own life will include opposition from powerful forces and hard decisions. For us to strive to live as disciples of Jesus likewise means that there will be costs. We don’t have to be Christs, because Christ does what he uniquely can do. Rather we are called to be Jesus’ disciples, to keep seeking to follow as he guides.
I find that to be daunting oftentimes. Even though I deeply trust God’s grace and love, it can be challenging to seek to live as a disciple of Jesus. What does it mean about counting the cost to be in this for a long haul? I mean, we don’t always see results from our faith. What does it mean to share our possessions and live in community? After all, we find ourselves in positions of vulnerability as we seek to trust and depend on others. I learned from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s writing about discipleship, how this entails trying to listen even when the steps seem faltering and uncertain.
People of St. Timothy, I give thanks for being on the journey of discipleship with you. When I struggle with whether I can continue well, your love and actions and efforts to follow Jesus’s way inspire me. Thank you.
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