Have you ever had to readjust for unrealistic expectations? Like getting married or becoming a parent? You saw the best parts of other people's marriages or highlights of parenthood, but when your turn came, you realized how much work came with it. Pastor Mark teaches us that being a follower of Jesus isn't without its own share of difficulties in today's Message. Indeed, Jesus offers eternal life, a reward that no one else can match, but the road to get there, is a hard one to travel on. You can't be easily offended by the troubles that come your way, but you must trust that it's all going to be worth it.