They had no idea how much it would cost them. When they began to follow Jesus they actually thought they would physically detain the Romans and Jesus would be crowned king physically in their day. They did not understand when they began that some would be stoned or hung upside down on a cross.
But at a certain point they had come too far. There was no going back.
The funny thing about the anon journey is that its taken so many unexpected turns. I don't think any of us foresaw the precipice of 2021 but that when we look back that has been part of the humbling experience. The journey God takes us on does something within us. If you told a young me what God would put me through when I began to follow would have I still done it? God sometimes has to ease us into our cross. He gives us bread crumbs and we follow inch by inch until we learn to not just carry our cross but embrace it. Surrendered our will to God because He's won us over. And then you truly understand that there's no going back because the old you is dead and buried and there is no where to go back. And that was part of the plan all along. God transforming His people.
Beautifully stated. Yes. I can no longer go back. Went out with a group of other couples I Bew Years Eve and had a hard time just talking trivia there. I spoke up against the Vax and masks. Hopefully I enlightened a few of them. One couple walked into and out of the restaurant by themselves with their masks on but took them off when they sat at the table with us. They may be too far gone. I am light years beyond the Normies.
On an interesting note my brother in law called and told me he remembers me talking about Epstein Island way before it was in the news. He now knows I am not a kook. He wanted more info on what I think may happen.
Sounds like you are making progress, keep telling 'em. But far more importantly - pray.
Amen!