Seeking Counsel

Luke 14:28-30, ‘Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him saying, “This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.”’ Wisdom dictates that before you undertake any venture, you need to know the true and total cost so that you are fully prepared. If you do not do this, you will start a venture and then midway find yourself not able to bear the cost and leave the project unfinished. This is the same with our salvation and our life in Christ. When we receive the word of God and are convicted by the Holy Spirit, we need to know the full cost of surrendering our life to obedience and love of Jesus. If we do this we will be prepared and even expecting the trials and tribulations that may come our way because of this submission. But if we do not count the cost, we will take flight and leave at the first sign of trouble therefore losing our way and giving up on the promises of God. Our God has counted and already paid the cost of redeeming us to Him. He has already paid the full price! IT IS FINISHED! And we are not required to pay anything else but to receive it as a gift through His Son Jesus Christ. In our own journey running the race that is set before us, we need to focus on Jesus, who is the author and perfecter of our faith and having counted and paid the cost; He will supply all that we need to finish the race. Trust in Him and seek His Counsel as you live your life of faith.