Today’s Thought “A Tall Structure, Without Windows” G. Ward

Luke 14

²⁸ For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?

 

The term “give and take” is perhaps the most grotesque and opposite analogy to Jesus’ highest demand for the multitudes who would follow Him. Instead, our Lord’s issuance for any who’d follow Him meant they’d be willing to absolutely die for the cause HE would present. The term earlier (i.e., “give and take”) embodies compromise and Jesus would have none of that. To follow, was synonymous with departure from every previous value statement(s) life offered that appeared sensible to endeavor; but our Lord would compel a great number of those presumably following to either go the distance with Him (where troubles ahead would increase, but trust HIS sufficiency, or leave and cease the shenanigans).

Contrary to our era’s stance on many subject matters, believers are still faced with a similar decision as those followers. To follow HIM will always imply a desire to have HIS installment of new guidance to overwhelm the old and allow HIS building us (through HIS Word – Phil.1:6). Many will say they’re not quite ready for such adventure, but I’d say to them, I hope HE will still be available when you decide on either an eternity with HIM versus the doom when HE closes the door.