94. There's No Loss in Following Jesus - Mark 10:28-31

Jesus had just asked a rich man to leave everything he had and follow him. That’s why Peter says to Jesus, “We have left everything to follow you. ”Jesus’ answer is a powerful one. He assures the disciples that there will never be any loss in following Him.

He says that whatever apparent value anyone leaves behind to follow him will be repaid a hundred times in this present age. And then you shouldn’t miss what he adds. He says, “along with persecutions.”

In other words, anyone who chooses to follow Jesus can expect hardship and persecution in this life. But how his life will be enriched here and now will far exceed the cost.

And that’s not the end of the rewards, according to Jesus. He says that we will also inherit eternal life in the age to come.

"Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
But he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
But many that are first shall be last; and the last first." - Mark 10:28-31

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ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Gary Kent is the speaker for The Incredible Journey media ministry. He holds a B.A. in Theology, M.A. in Ancient History & Archaeology, and M. in Divinity. He is an archaeologist who has excavated numerous sites throughout Israel and Jordan. As an internationally-acclaimed speaker and TV presenter, he has spoken and produced numerous documentaries on subjects including the Bible, Bible prophecy, world events and natural health. His passion is to share the good news of Jesus’ imminent return.
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*devotional*

[debrapittman]

Wow amazing message thank you Pastor. We are encouraged knowing we have everything in him nothing is lost. Praise be to our faithful God forever and ever. God bless you Pastor.

[freshstart]

Repentance is to re direct your behavior, learn to be led by the Holy Spirit
Psalms 143:10

[wizzardofpaws]

We have everything to gain! Praise God!

[Rosie]

Mark. 8 Verses 34 to 36
[35] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it;
but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the
gospel's, the same shall save it. [36] For what shall
it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and
lose his own soul?

[Rosie]

Brothers/Sisters I tell you the time of Tribulation is almost upon
us where they who call evil--good & good--evil will stand in unity
against us. But fear not they who can kill the body. For Our Lord
is with us and He will never leave us nor forsake us in our time
of need. Luke 18:8 King James Version. For I tell you the truth.
8 I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless
when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
The ANSWER is YES all of His faithful followers who will stand
for righteousness in His Holy Blessed name, & who will ENDURE
even until death. Shall He find. Keep fighting the good fight my
dear brothers & sister for our Lord is coming for all who believe.
In Jesus Holy Blessed name AMEN 🕊🙏✨💛✨🙏🕊

[rosiemcking]

Yeshua LIVES!! Thank you for these precious reminders.

[kkisdre]

Today I lost everything and everyone who I ever only served
•my best friend who went prison i served
•my other best friend died in my arms
•my mums a witch who lied over my name for years
•my brother pinned me down at the age of 10 and sexually abused me
•my other best friend from school I grew up with tryed to put at knife through my belly and take my life


Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
I’m FREE

Thank you God for the love an faith you put in my heart

[elijahnatureboy]

I believe you missed the point, @The Incredible Journey, I believe "the first shall last and the last first" relates to Matthew 20:1-16s "Paymaster Parable."

How many people in today's churches have grown up as church goers ignoring Matthew 19:29 and John 3:3-8 which is "the extra oil" needed when the Bridegroom comes. They will be seeking oil when the Bridechamber closes which will cause them to become Rev. 6:9-12s souls who after a complete cycle of earth are Rev. 20:4s "dead in Christ" and the last Raptured.

[m.l.jhanson]

I'm a single father with 2 children.. what then?? I'm lost and don't understand. Should I abandon them?

[freshstart]

Those using Jesus name to create sensationalism for publicity is disgusting.
Deuteronomy 18:9, idolatry, necromancy and witchcraft is an abomination to the Lord.
John 5:14, stop sinning before something worse happens