2 Samuel 24:24

I want to serve God the way He deserves. I want to be the woman He can use for His glory. I want to be clay in the hands of the Potter, surrendered and pliable, obedient and eager to go into all the world and share the Gospel. I want all of that as long as I don’t have to step out of my comfort zone, as long as I can stay in my recliner in my cozy home on this beautiful island.

I probably should re-read Bonhoeffer’s “The Cost of Discipleship,” because I think I want to be a disciple of Jesus, but I’m ok sitting in the cheap seats.

King David told Araunah he would not accept his generous gift because, “…I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.”

That convicts me. I want my discipleship to cost me something today; my time, my finances, my pride, my family. I can’t let someone else pay for my sacrifice of service to the LORD my God. So I will pray and ask God what He wants of me today. May I be quick to listen, quick to obey no matter the cost.

My Savior deserves no less.