The Radical Question

"The Radical Question" by David Platt

What is Jesus Worth to You?

This is a great handout booklet for the church.
It begins with the description of a meeting of Christians that took place in Asia somewhere. Dimly lit room hushed tones as they talked and prayed. It tells of how the people either walked or rode bikes from the early morning hours in order to get to this meeting. It speaks of how they were on their guard when others were heard around the place or there was a knock at the door. It shows some of what people in other lands have to endure in order to meet together to study the Word of God and pray as well as other concerns of these folks for the flock of God.
In some countries there is a price to pay, and great potential loss for being a Christian but the people are willing to pay the price for the excellency of the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
There is a great contrast seen with the church of the west - (USA). What is Jesus Worth to You? that is the radical question asked and we all must answer for we will stand at the judgement seat of Christ. We build buildings running up into the millions of dollars and cater to the flesh not wanting to be uncomfortable in any way.
I read the entire booklet in a very short time and it echos some of the things that have been in my heart and mind for some time.
On page 52 of the booklet David Platt the author writes the following: "Let's join our brothers and sisters around the world who have joyfully sacrificed the comforts, safety, security, pleasures, priorities of this world in order to follow Christ. Let's join our brothers and sisters who have decided to spend their lives for His glory in the world. Let's join them in trusting that Jesus is, indeed, someone worth losing everything for."
This booklet makes one think about what it really means to take up your cross daily and follow after Jesus.
I will order some of them to give out in the church that I pastor. It will challenge all who read it.

Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner