Today's meditation is on Luke Chapter 14

I am careful not to get into hypocrisy or to judge others for their actions. There may be circumstances of which I am unaware. In fact, that is almost always the case. 

And I do not strive to sit in a place of honor, but practice humility. It is far better to take the lowest place and be promoted, than to take a place of honor and have to give up my position for someone more worthy or honorable. If I exalt myself, I will be humbled. But if I humble myself, I will be exalted. 

I practice random acts of kindness toward those who cannot repay me. And whenever possible, I do so anonymously. I do not look for a reward from my fellow man. If Father God feels I am due a reward, he will repay. It will be blessing enough to attend a banquet in the Kingdom of God.

I have chosen to follow Jesus. I am willing to give up father, mother, spouse, children, brothers, sisters -- even my own life, if necessary -- in order to carry my own cross and follow him.

I count the cost of every undertaking before I start. It would be foolish to begin construction on a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it. I would be a laughing stock if I ran out of money after completing only the foundation. I will not start something that I cannot afford to finish.

If I were going to war, I would sit down with counselors to discuss whether my army could defeat the opposing army. If not, I would send a delegation to discuss terms of peace while the enemy was still far away. 

Likewise, I know I cannot be a disciple of Christ, without being willing to give up everything I own. 

I live as pure a life as possible, to maximize my ability to bless others through my good works. Like salt is used for seasoning, I let God use my life to bring flavor to the lives of others. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 

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