No Going Back

Fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins. They are the greatest support system that many of us ever had. Think of it. Out of our family structure came the food to eat, the teaching we needed, the comfort for times of mourning, the chicken soup to aid the healing, and the shelter from all our storms.

Then came Jesus. Then came the choice. Do I go back or do I follow?

In Luke 9:59-62 Jesus speaks to two of his new followers as to the cost of following him. What a decision they had to make. It would cost them everything. Everything they ever knew. Every bit of familiarity. Jesus knew that if they went back to say goodbye, that there would be an opportunity not to return.

Once we have come to know Jesus, there can be no going back to our old ways. We can't keep walking with familiarity thinking that we can adapt to Jesus ways. It just doesn't work. As new creations in Christ, the old is gone!

In times when faith is having a weak moment, returning to the old ties of family and friends can often produce further doubt that tries to draw us away. Jesus knows that if we go back, that we will never be committed fully to him.

There is a cost to following Jesus. You must give up so many things - but it is so worth it. As you walk with him, you find that the greatest source of provision, healing, comfort and protection only can come from him and through him.

Have you made up your mind? There is no going back!