Between Intention and Action
Luke 9: 57-62
Would-Be Followers of Jesus
“As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you
wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the
air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” To another
he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
And Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but as for you, go
and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let
me first say farewell to those at my home.” And Jesus said to him, “No one
who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
John Wesley created class meetings to inspire us to watch over one another
with love just as God is always loving us and watching over us.
How do we move from our intentions to actions?
How does our congregation help you to keep your intention to follow Jesus
and thrive in our community to heal the world?
Do you have a soul friend that helps you be accountable for your good
intentions?