The Daily Choice to Follow
Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church
November 16th Sermon, Day 5
Following Jesus isn't a one-time decision - it's a daily choice. Every morning we wake up, we have the opportunity to either cling to what holds us back or surrender it to Him. The rich young ruler made his choice and walked away sad, but tomorrow brings new opportunities for all of us.
Perhaps you've been like that young man, wanting Jesus but also wanting to maintain control of your life. You want His blessings but not His lordship. You want His comfort but not His challenges. The good news is that it's never too late to make a different choice.
Following Jesus always requires sacrifice, but here's what the young ruler couldn't see: what Jesus asks us to give up is always less valuable than what He offers in return. He may ask us to surrender our pride, but He gives us His peace. He may ask us to let go of control, but He gives us His guidance. He may ask us to sacrifice our comfort, but He gives us His purpose.
The young ruler was torn between two treasures and chose the lesser one. But you don't have to. Today, you can choose to trust that Jesus knows what's best for you. You can choose to believe that His plans for your life are better than your own. Remember, Jesus isn't trying to make your life miserable - He's trying to make it meaningful. He's not trying to take away your joy - He's trying to give you joy that lasts. The question isn't whether Jesus is calling you. The question is whether you'll answer Him.
Bible Verse
'Then he said to them all: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me."' - Luke 9:23
Reflection Question
What specific area of your life is Jesus asking you to surrender today, and what step of faith can you take right now to follow Him more closely?
Quote Following Jesus is a daily decision. It's a daily choice because it's a daily offer that we can accept or reject.
Prayer
Lord, I choose to follow You today. Help me surrender whatever I'm clinging to that keeps me from wholehearted commitment to You. Give me faith to trust that Your plans for my life are better than my own. I want to choose the greater treasure - a life lived for You. Amen.
