Can you imagine having no place to find peace or rest knowing every day your enemies are trying to kill you?
This is what Jesus faced every day of His ministry on earth.
The Jewish teacher came to Jesus and said “I will follow you wherever you go”. Jesus responded “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”
What is the lesson in this story for a Christ follower?
Jesus knew He faced death and His life on earth was coming to an end. Jesus was telling the Jewish teacher that he had no idea what it meant to follow Jesus.
Jesus said in the world you will face tribulation but I will give you My peace.
As a believer, you probably do not have to fear for your life but the attacks of Satan are inevitable.
The world is not our home. We live in the world but we are not of the world. The Christ follower must cut his ties with the world and concentrate on seeking the will of God.
The journey of a Christ follower will bring many trials and times of unrest. The advantage to the believer is “He who lives in me is greater than he who is in the world”.
We have the Holy Spirit. He is the life of Christ and is sealed inside all believers. The Holy Spirit is a refuge of peace and protection. Jesus offers a heavenly peace that cannot be found on the earth to deal with your challenges.
The Jewish teacher wanted the glory of God but did not understand the hardship or cost to receive the fullness of Jesus.
The Christ follower must die to self and live as a servant to Jesus. There will be times of desolation and feeling estranged from Jesus.
The Cross brings many trials and calamities. And, you have to deal with the attacks of Satan. Your safety net is walking in oneness with Jesus yielding to the Holy Spirit.
If you choose to follow Jesus there will be times with no place to lay your head. Your world will be upside down and surrounded by darkness.
The confidence of a Christ follower is knowing Jesus keeps His promises and will never fail you!
Hal Hollister Ministry 