PART OF THE CROWD

Today's reading: Matthew 8-10

"Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside." Matthew 8:1 NLT

Would you have been part of the Jesus crowd?

Oh, before you shout out a loud, "Yes", let me ask you a few questions...

Would you have followed Him up the mountain in the first place? The rough patches of terrain? The steep climbs? The thorny bushes you might have had to trudge past?

Would you have bothered to even find your hiking boots in the back of your closet? Taken the time off work? Put aside favorite hobbies and pastimes in order to follow after Him?

Would have have joined the crowd with those jeering and mocking at you? The unbelievers? The ones making fun? The ones who were staunchly against Jesus?

Would you have even been on the mountain with Jesus, let alone followed Him back down?