Upon arriving in Jerusalem, Paul is encouraged to participate with four other men in a vow involving the cutting of their hair, purification, and sacrifice. He is to pay for all of them. He agrees to do so. He is ready to sacrifice.
Andrew and Peter are mending their nets when Jesus comes along and calls them to follow him. They leave their nets behind and follow him. They were ready to sacrifice for Jesus.
As I posted two days ago, Chris Norman could have played NFL football, but God called him to go to seminary instead. He was ready to sacrifice for Jesus.
Are you ready to sacrifice?
Are you ready to sacrifice your dreams for better dreams?
Are you ready to sacrifice your plans for God’s plans?
Are you ready to sacrifice your time to share the gospel, to show the love of Christ to someone?
Are you ready to sacrifice your money to spread the gospel to other parts of the world?
Are you ready to sacrifice everything if God calls you to do so?
Are you ready to sacrifice for Jesus?