Then Thomas, who is called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, "Let us also go, that we may die with Him." -- John 11:16 (NKJV)Thomas utters these words as Christ was planning to return to Judea in order to raise Lazarus from the dead. It comes at the end of an exchange between Jesus and His disciples in which they express concern over the Judeans' plans to kill the Savior. But Christ had something He had to do in Judea, and He would let nothing stop Him from obeying what the Father had called Him to accomplish.
Thomas' response presents us with an example to follow. For even today, the Lord is accomplishing great deeds. There will come a time when you and I are called to follow Him that we might participate in those deeds. It may come with a heavy price, and Jesus commands us to "count the cost."
Today, sisters and brothers, let us consider the price that we may be called on to pay. Let us then compare that price with the price that Jesus paid to make us His people. And let us prepare to follow Christ with courage.
Be encouraged, Jose
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