As Elton Trueblood has observed, all the major symbols that Jesus used had a severe, even offensive quality:
“Count the cost,” Jesus said, giving fair warning to any who dared follow him.
–Philip Yancey
Jesus makes it clear – to follow Him will cost you dearly.
It requires a change in how you think, how you speak, and how you act.
But it is worth it.
Give all of you over to all of Him!
You won’t be disappointed.
Instead you will discover abundant life.