What does it really cost to follow Jesus? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster of Good News Baptist Church opens the Word to show us that true discipleship comes with a real price — and a far greater reward. Drawing from Luke 14:26-27, Matthew 5:11-12, John 16:33, Acts 5:41, and 2 Corinthians 11:24-28 (KJV), Pastor Webster walks us through what the Bible says about suffering for the sake of Christ.

You might be asking — Does following Jesus mean my life will get harder? Why would God allow His people to suffer? How am I supposed to rejoice when people are lying on me and persecuting me? Is it really worth it to keep going?

In this devotion, Pastor Webster shows us:

- Jesus never promised a suffering-free life — He promised peace in the middle of it

- When people persecute you for His sake, they are actually blessing you

- Paul endured beatings, shipwrecks, hunger, and danger — all for the gospel

- The disciples left the council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer

- The cost of following Christ is real, but the reward in heaven is greater

If you are in ministry, feeling the weight of sacrifice, or wondering whether it is worth it to keep going — this devotion is for you.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Opening and Come and Dine hymn

1:01 What true discipleship costs

2:12 Putting Jesus first above all

3:15 When people lie on you for His sake

4:19 Be of good cheer — Jesus overcame

4:50 Rejoicing worthy to suffer shame

5:27 Paul's hardships in 2 Corinthians 11

8:25 Suffering is part of the calling

8:44 Missionaries who paid the price

9:16 Closing encouragement to keep the faith