In I Kings 10, we find a man who serves God with most of his heart (10: 31). Just imagine what could have been if Jehu had decided to follow God whole-heartedly. God expects the same kind of whole-hearted devotion out of us (Mark 12:30). In 11:12, a seven year old named Joash is made king over Judah. Children can do great things for God, if we will only give them the chance. Children still need instruction (12:2), however the sky is the limit for their potential. In 12:15, we find the principle of honesty at work. The world would be a more simple place if we could return to this principle. There are still a few fruit and vegetable stands out in remote country towns that still operate on the honor system.
In John 1:39, two of Jesus's disciples "spent" the day with Jesus. Part of the "cost" of following Christ is the time we give up to do other things so that we can spend that same amount of time with Him. Jesus told his disciples that they would fast when He left them (Matthew 9:15; Mark 2:20), and part of that fasting includes the time that we give him. When was the last time you "spent" the day with Jesus?
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