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NASB | Luke 14:28 "For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 14:28 "For which one of you, when he wants to build a watchtower [for his guards], does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to see if he has enough to finish it? |
Subject: Counting the Cost |
Bible Note: Dear Doc, It would not be a coincidence. Just last night (my time) I read of the monthly journal of Lutheran Theological Seminary which published some sharings made by the students who had finished their missionary trip to Indonesia (a country dominated by Muslim belief). One of the article titled "affliction" expressed the introspection of a student after he had the chance to have the first hand information and understanding about the persecution of the christians in Indonesia, the severe poverty, government corruption, etc. He said : [My translation] It is too easy and comfortable to be a christian in HK. Somehow, I am tempted to think I offer a lot for Christ just because I am called to study theology for future ministry. I can't help but truly ask myself 'What had I offered?" None! Nothing! I did not give anything, but just receiving...receiving the abundant grace of our God. If I were to face the same difficulties, will I still be faithful to my Lord? Awfully terrible that from the bottom of my heart, I shy away from the question. So touching...and convicting... Shalom Azure |
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