Text: Luke 9:57-62
Jesus invites all to come and follow Him, and even assures all who do that He will not cast them out. This is wonderful news for everyone, but it is not without conflict. The greatest conflict with Jesus’ invitation to follow is the conflict that takes place internally in our own hearts, minds, and souls. With the offer of sins forgiven, righteousness imputed, eternal life assured, and countless blessings in Christ we would think it impossible to forfeit our opportunity to follow Jesus. But we discover in our message today that many things can hinder us from truly following Jesus. We invite you to listen today, to examine your own heart, and to make sure that these conflicts are not hindering you from following Jesus.