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Luke 9 highlights both the power and the cost of following Jesus. He sent out the Twelve with authority over demons and diseases, instructing them to rely on God’s provision as they preached the good news (vv. 1–6). Soon after, He miraculously fed a crowd of five thousand with only five loaves and two fish, showing that He alone is sufficient to meet every need (vv. 10–17). When Jesus asked who the disciples believed Him to be, Peter confessed, “The Christ of God” (v. 20). Jesus then taught that following Him means taking up one’s cross daily, pointing to the cost of true discipleship. On the mountain of transfiguration, God’s voice declared, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!” (v. 35), confirming Jesus’s identity and mission.
Afterward, Jesus healed a boy tormented by a demon that His disciples could not cast out, exposing their need for greater faith (vv. 37–45). He again foretold His death, but the disciples did not understand. Jesus then taught lessons on humility, mercy, and the radical demands of discipleship, calling His followers to put the Kingdom above all else (vv. 46–62). Most significantly, Luke records that Jesus “set his face to go to Jerusalem” (v. 51), showing His determined obedience to the Father’s plan and His unwavering journey to the cross.
🌀 Reflection:
Following Jesus means embracing humility, dependence, and sacrifice. Are you willing to set your face toward Him and His purposes, even when it means surrendering comfort or control?
💬 Mission Challenge:
Share with someone this week why you have chosen to follow Jesus, not just when it’s easy but also when it’s costly. Let them see your confidence in His sufficiency.
Just Keith Harris 
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