Luke 9:58
Jesus is inviting his would-be followers (and us) into a life of uncertainty. And that's scary, isn't it? I have a nest...a lovely little nest that I'm comfortable and cozy in and enjoy every day. Does it keep me from following Jesus? I have to live somewhere, right? Our need for security and certainty can keep us pre-occupied and distracted about our lives in this world. There is a delicate balance between planning and saving for the future and answering Jesus' call to live for the Kingdom now and helping those who have less. I wrestle with this constantly! I think this conundrum is what Jesus is asking us to pray about today with this reading. How far out on a limb am I willing to go to follow Jesus? Does what I have keep me from loving Jesus fully? And by that, loving others fully? A good question to take to prayer...love, heidi
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