We spend so much time as Christians telling ourselves (and too often others) how we surrender to the will of God, how Jesus is all we need, how we place all of our trust in Him. But when it comes down to the wire, do we? In the Gospel this week, Jesus calls the disciples to put their money where their mouths are. Various disciples approach him saying, I will follow you wherever you go, Lord. And Jesus answers them, Foxes have dens, and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head. Is this a warning to us? Is He lamenting how impractical and idealistic his followers are? Is He somewhat patronizingly remarking, Aw, that’s cute. They think it’s as easy as speaking their loyalty into existence – as though by stating, I will be faithful implies a lifetime without questioning, doubt, or fear.
--Elizabeth Turnwald
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