“凡是想救自己生命的，必丧掉生命；但为我牺牲生命的，必得着生命。”
(马太福音 16:25)
“For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.”
(Matthew 16:25)
There is one song that is focused on deciding to follow Jesus. The chorus contains an important phrase: “no turning back.”
When Elisha decided to follow the prophet Elijah, Elisha did something incredible that made it difficult, impossible really, for him to return to his prior occupation of farming. After going home and having a farewell banquet, Elisha “took a yoke of oxen and slaughtered them” (1 Kings 19:21). Leaving his way of life, he burned up his plowing equipment. He roasted the freshly butchered meat over the blaze and fed everyone present. Then “[Elisha] arose and followed Elijah, and became his servant” (v. 21).
Giving ourselves to God, who deserves our devotion, often comes with a price. At times, it means making difficult decisions about relationships, finances, and living arrangements. However, nothing compares with what we gain when we continue on with Christ. Jesus said, “Whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matt. 16:25).
Are we willing to follow Him without turning back?
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