Devotion

You Decide

Matthew 16:24 (NIV) Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves, and take up their cross and follow me.”

When do you think is the best time to make up your mind to give Jesus a permanent first place position in your life? It would be nice to already have Him there before you strike out on your own to find your place in the world. Allowing Jesus to be the head of your life is to have His covering over everything that concerns you. It’s having a life journey with Jesus as your constant Companion! Would you believe that this sounds too safe and structured for some folks? Yes, they’d rather lasso life by its horns according to their own life rules. I know quite a few stubborn people who feel this way. They usually end up banged up, bruised, and broken – that is, if life’s bullhorns don’t kill them! The survivors usually wise up and give Jesus first place after they’ve taken their beatings. I guess that may be what it takes to turn some of us in the right direction. But you decide. Will you choose Jesus sooner…or later?