Follow the Leader
Luke 9:57-62

Following the leader means following the leader. I know that sounds obvious, but when our attitude is that we’ll follow in our own way and our own time, are we actually following?

They all wanted to follow, but with conditions. One’s not a big fan of camping out. Another needs to wait until the family inheritance comes in. And another wants his vacation up front so he can travel home. Signing up to follow is not the same thing as actually following.

We can love the whole idea of following Jesus. Fantasizing about being the heroic missionary in the jungle. Dreaming about taking big stands on big issues to the applause of the crowd. Talking about what all we could do and one day will do for the Kingdom with our friends while sipping gourmet lattes. All with the best intentions, counting ourselves already to be followers of Jesus.

But, if we’re not following, we’re not followers.