Take a Raincheck?

Featured ~ Lisa Brittain

What does it cost to make room for God?

Maybe you already know your answer. However, this is the question I have pondered long into the afternoon. It’s not where I began my day though. As I awoke and came into the reality of a new day, I realized I had been writing my story while I slept.

I was so sure of my dreamy story that I shared it with my dear man, and asked if he could sit with me and listen to make sure I was remembering a certain costly scenario with some semblance of accuracy. I would not divulge real names, but he gave me the nod that I was remembering correctly. And then he asked what scripture I was thinking to use as a reference to tie up the ends.

You’re invited. Clear your calendar.

At that point, I opened my Bible toward the back, hoping to land in the gospels. I was looking for the Last Supper. However, as I looked down the page, I read these words as the headline:

The Cost of Being a Disciple

“A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, “If you want to be my disciple, you must, by comparison, hate everyone else—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭14‬:‭25‬-‭27 NLT‬‬

I present to you the words of Jesus above because these are challenging words. It’s a hard message, but for me a familiar passage and a truth I’ve wrestled in front of Him more than once. The key words here are by comparison. Still it’s a hard truth.

My eyes wandered up this page in the book of Luke in order to zoom out and seek context. Where was Jesus as He made these statements, and what was happening around Him?

And there it was, the table, and a dinner party to which Jesus had been invited. He was people watching.

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Published by Lisa Brittain

I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions. I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups. I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith... Bold feet, humble heart Psalm 131 ~ Lisa

2 thoughts on “Take a Raincheck?”

  1. Lisa, I so appreciated this post. The reminder to clear my time to make time with God a priority is an often needed reminder. After a few weeks of busyness and travel (all good stuff, but still), I’m looking forward to a calendar that is more clear so I have more time to spend with the Lord and on the things He’s calling me too. 

    1. Thank you Jeanne for reading and commenting. I’m undone by the parables of Jesus that remind me that putting Him off is a really bad idea. Thank you for joining me in making space.

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