What Does It Really Cost to Follow Jesus?

What does it really cost to follow Jesus? In this devotion from Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster of Good News Baptist Church in Sint Maarten unpacks the evidence of true salvation through the life of the Apostle Paul in Acts 9:19-29 (KJV). Drawing also from Galatians 1:17-18, 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:2, and Luke 14:26-33, Pastor Webster walks us through what it looks like when someone truly belongs to Christ.You might be asking...- How do I know my salvation is real?- Why does following God sometimes lead to suffering?- Does God really prepare us through difficult seasons?- What does Jesus mean when He says to hate your family?Key points from this devotion:- True salvation produces spiritual growth, not spiritual stagnation- God prepares His servants through hidden, difficult seasons like Arabia, the desert, and the prison- Following Christ will cost you something — He must be first above all- The Word of God and prayer are essential fuel for growing in grace- Persecution and opposition are often signs you are doing something rightIf this devotion blessed you today, please like, leave a comment, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and subscribe so you never miss a daily word.#WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurchStay connected with GNBC:🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.orgCHAPTERS:0:00 Opening Hymn — Come and Dine0:26 What Is the Evidence of Salvation?0:55 Paul Grows Stronger After Conversion1:58 The Arabia Season — Hidden Preparation3:11 God Prepares Servants in Strange Places3:58 Feed on the Word to Grow4:46 Paul Faces Opposition and Escapes6:17 Suffering Is Part of God's Plan7:18 The True Cost of Discipleship9:22 Closing and Tomorrow's Devotion