Introduction
Luke 9:51 – Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. We, too, need to be resolute in traveling to spiritual Jerusalem.Luke 9:57-58Going up to Jerusalem
Jesus knew what awaited HimYet He went willinglyIf we want to join Him…Then we too much be resoluteLuke 13:22 – Jesus taught on the wayThe path is not a direct oneIt winds through a lifetimeIt requires that we teach others along the wayLuke 13:31, 33 – “I must press on”Some will try to turn us awayThey may even be well meaningBut we must not get distractedWe must live deliberatelyWe too are on a set pathLuke 17:11-14 – Jesus helped people on His journeyWe will meet souls in needWe must help them as we canSome will appreciate itMany will notLuke 18:31-34 – Jesus knew exactly what would happen in Jerusalem!We too must be prepared to face what lies aheadSome will not understand our commitmentThat must not deter usLuke 19:28 – “He went on ahead…”Mark 10:32We should never forget that our Lord has gone ahead of us.He has secured the pathThere is no need to be afraidLuke 19:36-38We too rejoice that our savior went to JerusalemHe is our blessed king and the bringer of peaceBecause He suffered thereRevelation 21:2, 14 – Have you washed your robe?Will you follow Jesus and go up to Jerusalem?It is a journey that entails service and sacrificeBut you don’t want to miss it