Exchanges!

Matthew 16: 26

“Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?”

 

I’m not sure many church people realize, that Jesus said that whoever looks to lose his life—will actually find it.

Jesus said that following Him, would surely cost us something.

 

Some people have given their lives—some have lost cushy jobs, and some have lost lasting friendships, for claiming Jesus as Lord.

I don’t think the church  spends near enough time, sharing that kind of information.

Honestly, can you name anything you’ve lost, since you’ve accepted Christ? 

 

Even in the church today, our loftiest goal, is usually to grow the church in large numbers.

I’m not sure that was the Biblical pattern.

 

I found this quote, and it’s made me think deeply about my relationship with Christ.

Pastor Phil Morgan of 1^st Church in Brookfield Connecticut, said this…

“Son, always endeavor to keep your church as SMALL as you can! Preach the truth of God’s salvation, and the demands of following Jesus,

SO CLEARLY that ONLY those who have counted the cost, are ready to give up ALL for Christ, and will join themselves to you.”

 

That seems to be exactly the opposite, of what the modern church teaches today.

Maybe we should actually count the costs of following Jesus?

Maybe we should bare the marks of sacrifice?

 

I think I need to go back to my Bible, and read that verse again, that talks about the necessity of picking up my cross and carrying it…