Matthew 10:37 -39 He who loves father or mother more than Me, is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.He who has found his life, will lose it and he who has lost his life for My sake will find it.
Some people go to school, get a good job, get married, and live in a house with a white picket fence. Some skip school and get a 9 to 5 for the rest of their lives. Some drop out of school and become a success by taking a chance on a dream. Some become famous with a special gift or talent.
We all travel down different paths to get to a place called, “success.” Why? Because America says we have to? So we can impress our friends who are slaved to thousands of dollars of debt?
I have been called to a different life. A life that is selfless. A life that puts others needs before my own. A life that requires much faith. I have given up all that I know and love, including friends, family, and comforts of the USA, to come follow Jesus Christ. So, as Jesus himself says in
Matthew 10:39, ” He who has lost his life for my sake WILL find it.”
Well, I have found it. In the past year, I have seen the poorest of the poor. I have seen miracles. I have seen the unlovely loved. I have seen some of the most beautiful places God has created. I have seen people laugh, cry, smile, shout, frown, and dance because of the Holy Spirit. The Lord has taught me through many tests and continues to teach and guide me down a narrow path. I have seen God answer my prayers with in seconds and has been teaching me patience when He doesn’t.
The bottom line is I am His beloved son. I know this because He has shown me. I have given Him ALL I have, so that I can go and advance His Kingdom for the rest of my life. I’m not giving Him just Sunday or Wednesday. I’m not giving Him a morning or evening devotion. I’m have been called to give Him my life. It’s not until you die to self, that you become fully alive in Him.
We are not all called to this radical lifestyle. In fact, we need business people out there ministering in the work place. But, I am called to this life.
So, I am sorry if I have disappointed any of you. I am being obedient to my Father. I might not ever have a white picket fence or a BMW or a huge salary. I may not have very many people who support my decision to go into the mission field, but I have God Himself, my Father, who is standing on the sidelines cheering me on! Yelling at the top of His lungs, ” GO SON!!! GO!!!”
