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Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand?

Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? (Luke 14:31)

Jesus wants all who would follow Him and become His disciples to weigh carefully the cost of discipleship. There is much involved! Not all will joyous follow or even accept that we have become followers of Jesus, and that might even start at home. It also involves willingness to "carry our cross," and finding out and weighing the cost of faithfulness, especially in light of a faithless generation.

Today's question rightly says that warfare may be involved, and careful reflection is needed before proceeding forward: Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand?

But, it is all worth it. God is faithful, as is Christ, in our discipleship. The fruits will come, be it at all costs, but the labor is worth it.

Get busy!

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