Jesus’ call to follow Him means we cannot stay where we are. The disciples experienced this first hand as they left behind their jobs, families, and community to go with Jesus. But even as they sacrificed much to follow Jesus, they were still enticed to hold onto the past. They frequently failed to fully embrace Jesus’ presence among them, and they were afraid to follow Him into an uncertain future. Join us for part 5 of Fully Devoted as we learn about letting go.
Passage:
Luke 9:18-36
Principle:
We can’t stay where we are and follow Jesus.
Practice:
Learn from the past, but don’t live there.
Be fully present, but don’t stay there.
Daily Readings:
Day 1: Philippians 3
Day 2: 2 Corinthians 4
Day 3: 2 Corinthians 11
Day 4: Psalm 73
Day 5: Mark 10
Day 6: Psalm 139
Day 7: 1 Corinthians 6
Suggested Resources:
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter Scazzero
Your Future Self Will Thank You, by Drew Dyck
Eat This Book, by Eugene Peterson
Invitation to a Journey, by Robert Mullholland, Jr.
The Unhurried Life, by Alan Fadling
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark Comer