FAIR

The call to Christ is a call to denying oneself.  It's not fair but it's what it is.  Of all God's attributes, fairness isn't listed.  You have to deny yourself, take up a cross, and follow.  It's not a call to fulfilling yourself.

Lay it down.

Humble yourself.

Shut up and obey.

Simply follow.

Follow simply.

There are folks who don't really take the Bible seriously, but it's a pretty serious Book with a pretty serious Author.

'Now that isn't fair.'

A lot of people will tell you Jesus wants to make you a better mechanic, a better housewife, help you feel better about you, hit more home runs, give you a more healthy self-image, etc.

That isn't what this Gospel is about.  It isn't 'come and get what you want,' or 'come and get what will make you feel better,' but 'come and give up everything.'

You'd think that would be depressing, wouldn't you?  Not so.

Because what you 'get' in return for following Christ is:
A new heart,
A new mind,
New behaviors,
New goals,
New ambitions,
A new identity,
New desires,
A new Master,
A new life.

Now that isn't fair; it's just awesome.

And be blessed.