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The purpose of ministry is not to make a name out of wishful thinking as some may subject it to be but to make disciples. To enlarge the kingdom of God above all that which we may ever crave for in this world however we realise that Many people living in our societies today are not yet disciples of Jesus.
A major obstacle preventing people from becoming true disciples is their unwillingness to let go of certain personal hindrances such as their Religious backgrounds that can act as a significant barrier that prevents individuals from fully committing to discipleship.
We also realise that family backgrounds and traditions can also hinder people from choosing to follow Jesus.
Many individuals are ultimately unwilling to count the cost associated with becoming a disciple of Jesus.
Jesus addressed these challenges directly during a specific period when a large crowd gathered to hear Him.
In His message to the crowd, Jesus established strict conditions for what it means to be a true follower.
Jesus stated that anyone who cannot carry their own cross is unable to be His disciple.
Following Jesus requires a personal willingness to endure hardships, symbolized by carrying one’s cross.
True discipleship demands a conscious decision to prioritize Jesus over past traditions and backgrounds.Luke 14:25-27[25]Now huge crowds were going along with [Jesus], and He turned and said to them,[26]If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his [own] father and mother [in the sense of indifference to or relative disregard for them in comparison with his attitude toward God] and [likewise] his wife and children and brothers and sisters–[yes] and even his own life also–he cannot be My disciple.
[27]Whoever does not persevere and carry his own cross and come after (follow) Me cannot be My disciple.
Reflective questions about the teaching
a) How come some of the people are not yet Jesus’s disciples?
b) What would be some of the lessons that we learn in view as realised upon in our context study
c) Are you willing to carry your cross to true discipleship
d) How does this teaching apply in relation to our day to day life
Confession prayer
Dear Lord Jesus am grateful for this teaching in view concerning to the cost that I should count towards being a true disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ Amen