Luke 14:28-29 NIV says, “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you,
Let me start off by saying to you that one of the most recognizable landmarks in Washington, D.C., is the Washington Monument. While researching this 555-foot tall monument that stands in the middle of town providing a spectacular view of the city and surrounding areas, I also found out that it has a rather fascinating story regarding its construction. Work on the monument began in 1848, but six years later, members of the Know-Nothing Party (the nickname of the American Party) stopped the flow of funds, leaving an unsightly stump in the middle of town. It would be 25 years before construction resumed. Visitors can take note of this by looking at the color of the marble used in the building. A lighter shade is used for the first third of the monument, while the remaining section is darker. I'm thankful that the Washington Monument was completed. It wouldn't look too good unfinished! And neither will our Christian lives if we don’t consider the cost of following Christ. (I’m Just Saying!)
With a large crowd following family, Jesus told a story illustrating how costly faith is. No one would build a tower or go to war without first considering whether the endeavor would be successful. If the builder decided to plunge into these activities without careful thought, the results would be disastrous. Faith is not just reserved for church services but has a part in every decision we make at work, at home, and at school. It affects our choices of entertainment, our comments to other people, and how we spend our spare time. It reveals what our true beliefs about God are.
In closing, let me say this: The cost of being a follower of Christ comes with a price. This is why we must invite God in our lives every day of our lives! We must continue to study the word of God family because if we don’t we will find ourselves ready to give up. and being incomplete. In fact, judging from the parable of the treasure hidden in the field (Matt. 13:44) which says, “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” In other words family, the cost is total. But it pays huge dividends in the end. And we will be complete, instead of unfinished. Amen, Amen and Amen. God Bless You All; have A Great Godly Day in the Lord.
Let me start off by saying to you that one of the most recognizable landmarks in Washington, D.C., is the Washington Monument. While researching this 555-foot tall monument that stands in the middle of town providing a spectacular view of the city and surrounding areas, I also found out that it has a rather fascinating story regarding its construction. Work on the monument began in 1848, but six years later, members of the Know-Nothing Party (the nickname of the American Party) stopped the flow of funds, leaving an unsightly stump in the middle of town. It would be 25 years before construction resumed. Visitors can take note of this by looking at the color of the marble used in the building. A lighter shade is used for the first third of the monument, while the remaining section is darker. I'm thankful that the Washington Monument was completed. It wouldn't look too good unfinished! And neither will our Christian lives if we don’t consider the cost of following Christ. (I’m Just Saying!)
With a large crowd following family, Jesus told a story illustrating how costly faith is. No one would build a tower or go to war without first considering whether the endeavor would be successful. If the builder decided to plunge into these activities without careful thought, the results would be disastrous. Faith is not just reserved for church services but has a part in every decision we make at work, at home, and at school. It affects our choices of entertainment, our comments to other people, and how we spend our spare time. It reveals what our true beliefs about God are.
In closing, let me say this: The cost of being a follower of Christ comes with a price. This is why we must invite God in our lives every day of our lives! We must continue to study the word of God family because if we don’t we will find ourselves ready to give up. and being incomplete. In fact, judging from the parable of the treasure hidden in the field (Matt. 13:44) which says, “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” In other words family, the cost is total. But it pays huge dividends in the end. And we will be complete, instead of unfinished. Amen, Amen and Amen. God Bless You All; have A Great Godly Day in the Lord.
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