This day the Lord has stirred my heart so to make sure of something.

 

While it can be very exciting to launch a God Dream…. please know there is a cost.

 

I feel like the Lord placed His hand over my heart this am and said, “the next leg of the journey will cost….are you willing to pay the price?”

 

I have seen over my years a tremendous cost to following Jesus. There is no cheap gospel here. If you want to follow destiny with Christ, be sure you are prepared to pay the price.

 

It will cost you time, money, fortune, fame, relationships, churches, etc.

 

You will feel it emotionally, spiritually, and physically. The end will bring great joy in Jesus but know there is a cost.

 

As you move forward and the attacks rage, remember it is the cost of your destiny. Stand firm. We are following Jesus to a cross.

 

He will allow a stripping to ensure we are on solid ground. When the elation of the dream/calling dies down and the excitement of others fades…..when you are left only to yourself and Jesus…..this is when the true warriors arise….

 

For the last two days I’ve found myself singing this old hymn:

 

I have decided to follow Jesus

No turning back, no turning back.

 

The cross before me-the world behind me…..

Still I will follow.

 

Though none go with me….

Still I will follow…

 

No turning back, no turning back…

 

After having counted the cost and we have been found willing to pay the price….and only then….can we authentically sing,

 

I have decided to follow Jesus

No turning back-no turning back…

 

And fully comprehend Paul’s words…

 

Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ…