09/04/2026
He (Yeshua) said to another person, “Come, follow me. Luke 9:59a NLT
During Yeshua’s time on earth, He did many works including miracles. He fed the people, He healed the sick, He cast out demons and He preached the Kingdom of God. Many were amazed by the signs and wonders that He did. Therefore, there were some who approached Yeshua and expressed their willingness to follow Him. Then, there were those times that He invited some to follow Him.
Many were excited about the idea of following Yeshua. I mean after all; He performed signs and wonders. Who will not want to follow someone who holds such power? Then there were those who gave an excuse when Yeshua invited them to follow Him. One man said to Yeshua, “I will follow you wherever you go - vs. 57. Yeshua replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay His head.” That was not the response the man expected. After all, if Yeshua had such power, how can He have no place to lay His head?
Another agreed to follow Yeshua, but he wanted to first go and bury his father. Another said, he too will follow Yeshua, but he must first go and say goodbye to his family. You see, when Yeshua extends the invitation to follow Him, He becomes the first, He becomes priority. Yeshua requires immediate action. For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation, 2 Corinthians 6:2 NLT. Remember what it says: “Today when you hear His voice, don’t harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled.” Hebrews 3:15 NLT.
Following Yeshua comes with a cost, and we must be ready to serve Him even when it requires a sacrifice, even when it requires giving up somethings or some people. Yeshua wants total commitment from us. When He invites us to follow Him, we must not make an excuse. Today again, He is inviting us to follow Him. Not just sinners, but also those of us who have professed Him as Lord. Are we busy with our own agenda and have little time for Him? He is calling us again to Himself! Will we accept His invitation?