Jesus did not promise his followers an easy path- in fact it is the opposite. Jesus asked folks to pick up their cross and follow him. Those who call themselves 'Christian' in the US and simply want to sit in church on Sunday morning and hear nice stories and feel good about themselves are not interested in following Jesus. They are really wanting brunch at the country club dressed up as church.
Following Jesus isn't easy. You can be faithful or comfortable but you can rarely be both.
Thank you for writing this. A lot to think about but most important to me is the reminder that God will not forsake us.
Jesus did not promise his followers an easy path- in fact it is the opposite. Jesus asked folks to pick up their cross and follow him. Those who call themselves 'Christian' in the US and simply want to sit in church on Sunday morning and hear nice stories and feel good about themselves are not interested in following Jesus. They are really wanting brunch at the country club dressed up as church.
Following Jesus isn't easy. You can be faithful or comfortable but you can rarely be both.