“I was at the gym last summer on one of the elliptical
machines that faces the window. I was looking out at the parking lot and
watching the people come in for a workout before heading home for the day.
After a few minutes a guy pulls up and gets out of his car. He’s a large guy and
it takes some effort for him to get out of his small sedan. He’s still in his
office clothes, but I watch as he reaches in to grab his gym bag. He puts it
over his shoulder and then leans into the car one more time to get something
else. He emerges with a cup that has a red spoon in it. You get what’s
happening? This man is finishing off his Blizzard from Dairy Queen as he walks
into the gym for his workout. He stands right outside the window in front of me
to take his final bites. I’m pretty sure it was cookie dough. He throws the
empty cup in the trash and walks in for his workout. He wanted to get in shape,
but he didn’t want to make any personal sacrifices.
That’s how a fan will try and follow Jesus. A fan will try
and accept the invitation of Christ to follow, but they don’t want to say no to
themselves. In Luke 9:23 Jesus makes it clear that if we’re going to follow
him, a casual no-strings-attached arrangement isn’t a possibility…” excerpt from – not a
fan. Kyle Idleman
Ouch!
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