What would you give up?

We're exploring Matthew in our bible study group at the moment. From talking through 4 18-22 and about the first disciples and back then how being a disciple was giving up everything to follow - 'they immediately followed him leaving the boat and their father behind.'

We then got on to how Abraham's faith was tested in Genesis 22 when God asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham was ready to go through with the sacrifice but was stopped - 'don't lay a hand on the boy' the Angel said. 'Do not hurt him for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son.'

What would you be prepared to give up, to sacrifice? Our discussions included that new TV, blu-ray player, cars, houses and more. But would we give up our entire lives to follow Christ? Probably not, it would take a lot to turn your back on everything, but maybe that is because most of us have so much these days.

Remember God sacrificed his only son for all of us, each and every one of us!