CONSIDER THE COST
For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it.--Luke 14:28
The conflict will be long and painful. At times there may appear to be a partial defeat; but bear in mind that you counted the cost when Christ showed you the plan of the battle. You are not the leaders in this conflict, for Christ is there; the armies of heaven are enlisted in the warfare.
Jesus would have every individual understand that the confederacy of evil is strong, artful in planning, and will use every dishonest measure in order to obtain the victory. Yet not one follower of Christ is to look at his own weakness and become discouraged. "Looking unto Jesus" [Hebrews 12:2] we shall receive His inspiration, we shall know that we are fighting in full view of God, of loyal, holy intelligences, with all the children of light as companions.
More than angels are in the ranks in every conflict; at the head is the Great General of armies, who says, "Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." [John 16:33.] Jesus will surround His faithful ones with a heavenly, holy atmosphere, their armor is invincible, their Leader never met with a defeat, and they are to advance to victory....
Satan will work with all deceivableness of unrighteousness to personate Jesus Christ. If it were possible, he would deceive the very elect. (Letter 103, March 15, 1894)
REFLECTION: Deciding to be a disciple of Christ may be the most rewarding decision you will ever make. But remember, Christ said that there will be a cost. However, the cost compared to eternal life with Christ is nothing. In 1 Corinthians 2:9, we read, "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." We can't even imagine what God has in store for us!
For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it.--Luke 14:28
The conflict will be long and painful. At times there may appear to be a partial defeat; but bear in mind that you counted the cost when Christ showed you the plan of the battle. You are not the leaders in this conflict, for Christ is there; the armies of heaven are enlisted in the warfare.
Jesus would have every individual understand that the confederacy of evil is strong, artful in planning, and will use every dishonest measure in order to obtain the victory. Yet not one follower of Christ is to look at his own weakness and become discouraged. "Looking unto Jesus" [Hebrews 12:2] we shall receive His inspiration, we shall know that we are fighting in full view of God, of loyal, holy intelligences, with all the children of light as companions.
More than angels are in the ranks in every conflict; at the head is the Great General of armies, who says, "Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." [John 16:33.] Jesus will surround His faithful ones with a heavenly, holy atmosphere, their armor is invincible, their Leader never met with a defeat, and they are to advance to victory....
Satan will work with all deceivableness of unrighteousness to personate Jesus Christ. If it were possible, he would deceive the very elect. (Letter 103, March 15, 1894)
REFLECTION: Deciding to be a disciple of Christ may be the most rewarding decision you will ever make. But remember, Christ said that there will be a cost. However, the cost compared to eternal life with Christ is nothing. In 1 Corinthians 2:9, we read, "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." We can't even imagine what God has in store for us!
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