We tend to minimize the negative

JESUS SEPARATES COMMITTED FROM CASUAL FOLLOWERS

Following Jesus won’t always be easy or comfortable

Following Jesus is sometimes more important than other responsibilities

If following Jesus always seems easy, we may have taken a wrong turn

LANDMARKS ALONG THE ROAD WHEN FOLLOWING JESUS

We will sometimes have to sacrifice personal comfort

We will sometimes have to go against the expectations of others

JESUS WANTS US TO BE COMMITTED DISCIPLES

“Can’t I be a Christian without following Jesus?” (Acts 11:26b)

As Christians, the Holy Spirit enables us to follow Jesus

Following Jesus won’t always be easy, but it will be worth it (Mark 10:29-30)