“As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”

Luke 9:57-58

Along the journey, some are drawn to Jesus. The one who pledges to follow Jesus anywhere did not know that the path led to the cross. It is possible that he did follow and later faced death in the persecution of the first Christians. Discipleship is unconditional. It may lead to suffering, even to a cross.

APPLY

Let the Lord of the hard road help us step out of our comfort zone, to cross the difficult borders and to tread where he did.

CLOSING PRAYER

Lord Jesus, I confess that there are times when I am not single- hearted in my devotion to you, when my focus is more on myself than you. Forgive my wandering and help my thoughts and actions reflect the unwavering commitment you have to me.

(from Encounter with God)