Stickin’ with Jesus… When It Costs Us

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Monday: Read Genesis 22:1-18

God asked Abraham for his "only son, whom [he] loved." Is there something—an aspiration, a relationship, a security—that you are holding onto so tightly that it has become more important to you than your relationship with God?

 

Tuesday: Read Proverbs 4:1-27

The author presumes that gaining wisdom will come at a price and is worth the cost. In what ways does the pursuit of godly wisdom and understanding "cost" us something today?

 

Wednesday: Read Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 13:44-46

How did the response of the people in Luke 9 differ from the response of those in Jesus’ parables in Matthew 13? Is there a “but first” in your life that is holding you back from a sold out commitment to Christ and his kingdom?

 

Thursday: Read Matthew 4:18-22, Luke 14:25-33

Have you ever felt a conflict between what your family or peers expect of you and what you feel God is calling you to do? How do you handle the fear of disappointing people in order to obey God?

 

Friday: Read Philippians 3:3-14

The Apostle Paul—who had an impeccable "religious resume"—describes his past achievements and status as "garbage" compared to the value of knowing Christ. What might you need to “consider as loss” in order to prioritize the “surpassing worth” of your relationship with Jesus?

 

Saturday: Read Hebrews 11:17-12:3

Hebrews 11 highlights the example of many people for whom walking in faith cost them something—a price they were willing to pay because they trusted that “God had something better planned.” What is the "joy" you are looking forward to that makes the current "cost” worth it?