Last night as I sat holding my grandma’s hand at midnight, listening to her dementia related fears and dried her tears, my heart broke, knowing that I will be leaving her behind and quite possibly not seeing her again this side of heaven.
I knew going and serving the Lord would require sacrifice and I am all ready to give up my comfortable lifestyle, familiar clothing, comfort food and the like. But leave my family? That hits a lot closer to home. Especially when one is sick.
But in Mark 10:17-30 and Luke 14:25-33, Jesus reminds us about the rich young ruler. Remember, he was the man who wanted to follow Jesus but wasn’t willing to give up his material possessions and up and leave, abandoning everything, including his family, to follow Jesus.
I am choosing to say yes to the Lord, even though it is incredibly difficult at times. I’ve certainly counted up the cost and it is worth it.