Crazy Faith

I don't know who will be reading this, but I hope that it reaches your heart. Today, just like any other day I get up and start my day. My brother got a call-which ended in us getting a free, and really big TV.

At first I was so jealous-my parents, being content with the two televisions that we already have gave the new one to my youngest brother. (Who, might I say has quite an addiction to video games. ) When they got home from town I saw how huge it was and I instantly wanted it, but then I realized something. I have been so caught up in how other people serve, the possessions that they have, and the stories they tell. Why haven't I seen the significance of my life and my gifts?

I've heard the lessons before, where Jesus called upon His disciples telling to leave everything and follow Him. What crazy faith it must have taken to drop everything-and I mean EVERYTHING-to follow His words and acts. I heard that very same lesson preached both in French and English when I was in Switzerland this summer. At first I conformed to the opinion that of course I could...I mean you've got to be kidding me who wouldn't do that. I was too attached to all the crazy components of my life wether it was friends, family, that new camera I got for christmas, or even my car I drove.

But talk about crazy faith...these men, Jesus's disciples gave it all up for one reason. To spread God's word-the truth. All these 'things' I have are just that, 'things', a noun that describes the existence of something.

My mind is blown. My faith expanded. Strengthened for whatever lies ahead.

"And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me"

LUKE 9:23