CONNECTING POINT: Follow the Leader

The famous actor and comedian Tim Conway said, “If following Christ has never cost you anything, you’re not following Him.” Of course, salvation in Jesus is a gift that costs us nothing; repentance and faith allow us to receive God’s unmerited favor. The “cost” Tim and others refer to reflects what it means to be dedicated to Christ. As our lives are transformed, we make decisions that affect our relationships and life decisions to honor God.

During Christ’s time on earth, it was common for people to express their desire to follow Him, yet Jesus challenged respondents to consider the true cost...