The Cost Of Following Jesus, Luke 9:51-62

Luke 9:23-24 - If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.  For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. Free and Costly -- Is it worth it???? The Value of what we receive from God so far exceedingly surpasses anything we do or could ever do to "pay" for it that it is truly a gift. Isaiah 50:7 - “For the Lord God will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed. Following Jesus requires Resolve - verse 51 Luke 14:27 He who does not bear my cross cannot be my disciple Cross Bearing Long definition - Personal sacrifices and self denials required to follow, accomplish, and obey God's will for us as it relates to His plans and purpose Short definition - The cost of being a Jesus Follower Following Jesus will cost our comfort zone - verse 52 Following Jesus will cost our security - verse 53 The opposition 1 Spiritual -- Secular 2 Open -- Hidden 3 Severe -- Light Following Jesus will cost our Rights - verse 54, 55 Following Jesus will cost us Personally - verse 57-62 1 Physical comfort & ease 2 Relationships 3 Priorities - Jesus is the priority