Intro:  What is Sisu, and do you have it?

* “As the time approached for Him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” – Luke 9:51

II.  What constitutes Sisu, and what does not…

A.  Feeling like your efforts have been futile and that you are 

              alone

B.  Cultural Clash

C.  Calling fire down from heaven to destroy

1.  Wind, Earthquake, & Fire

2.  Whisper 

D.  Following in spite of uncertainty

E.  But first let me…

1.  What takes priority over following Jesus?

2.  “Jesus replied, ‘No one who puts his hand to the   

                        plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom     of God.’” – Luke 9:62

F.  Exercising Freedom

1.  Works of the flesh

2.  Fruit of the Spirit

G.  “Passing the Mantle” on to someone else

III.  Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem – True Sisu

In what areas of your life can you exercise greater Sisu?

How does the Sisu demonstrated by Jesus as He resolutely set out for Jerusalem give you encouragement and motivation?