DAILY READINGS: Exodus 10; Psalms 42-43; Acts 4:32 to 5:11
And He said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23
This concept of discipleship is very practical. A disciple is one who follows to learn. In learning, a disciple gains deeper understanding of the cost involved. Sadly many disciples of earthly leaders have had their imagination fired by a charismatic personality with disastrous results and sometimes personal loss. We need have no fear about the consequences of our discipleship in Christ. The One we follow is the Captain of our salvation, leading many sons to glory (Heb. 2:10). —Drew Craig
It pays to serve Jesus what-e’er may betide,
It pays to be true what-e’er you may do;
‘Tis riches of mercy in Him to abide,
It pays to serve Jesus each day. —Frank C. Huston