The Gospel of Luke 9:57-58 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.” (Luke 9:57-58 KJV).

These verses emphasize the radical commitment and cost expected for following our Lord Jesus Christ, particularly the reality that true discipleship involves relinquishing comfort and attachment to worldly trappings. This gives a stark illustration of the sacrificial lifestyle and complete dependence on God that true commitment entails. The context of these passages is not about a lifestyle of depravity. It reminds our role of stewardship, as oppose to ownership, while we are still in this world. In a position of no possession, we are to totally depend on God’s provision of grace.

The man’s offer to follow "wherever You go" is a significant step to take, and the Lord's realistic response is meant to clarify the immense, uncompromising nature of His calling. His statement that the Son of Man "hath not where to lay his head" is not a deterrent, but an honest description of the path we go through as we follow Him by faith, showing that worldly comfort is not a part of the deal. Following the Lord avails firstly: the comfort from heaven. With the heavenly things being pursued first, all earthly gains are added unto us (Matthew 6:33).

These passages call for a complete renunciation of the old life—leaving behind worldly frills and vanities with the need for physical security, and then entering a new life of faith to take on new earthly calling commissioned from the Lord Jesus Christ. In Him we are to fully and totally depend in His grace. God's provision through grace, suggesting that even in the face of hardship, there is a constant supply of what is needed from God. We have the assurance, as it is written: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19-20 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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