01/08/2024
END-TIME WARRIORS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
BY PASTOR EKENE MUONEME
1 AUGUST 2024
THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP
BIBLE READING: Luke 14:25-33
"And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple." - Luke 14:27
Firstly I want to welcome you to August our month of restoration and abundance. This month will favour you.
Brethren, Jesus never promised that following Him would be easy. He made it clear that discipleship comes with a cost. It requires sacrifice, commitment, and sometimes, enduring hardship for the sake of the Kingdom.
Counting the cost is an essential part of discipleship. Jesus used the examples of a man building a tower and a king going to war to illustrate the importance of considering what it takes to follow Him. Discipleship involves prioritizing Jesus above everything else, even our closest relationships and personal desires.
Bearing our cross daily means dying to self and living for Christ. It means letting go of our own plans and ambitions and surrendering to God’s will. This may involve enduring persecution, making difficult decisions, and facing rejection from the world.
However, the cost of discipleship is outweighed by the eternal rewards. Jesus promises abundant life, peace, joy, and an eternal inheritance in His Kingdom. As we deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him, we experience a deeper intimacy with God and a greater purpose in life.
The cost of discipleship is high, but the rewards are immeasurable. Let us be willing to pay the price, knowing that we are investing in eternal treasures. As end-time warriors, let us embrace the call to carry our cross and follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
FIRE WORD: The cost of discipleship is high, but the rewards are immeasurable.
PRAY FOR:
1. The strength to endure and persevere in your walk with Christ.
2. A heart willing to sacrifice and obey God’s call.
3. Joy and peace amidst trials and challenges.
PRAY AGAINST:
1. Fear and reluctance to fully commit to Jesus.
2. The temptation to prioritize worldly desires over God’s will.
3. Discouragement and doubt in times of trial.
PROPHETIC DECLARATION: Receive grace to pay the needed price to become an able ambassador of Jesus Christ in Jesus' name, Amen!