Job 9:1-13, 14-16 / Luke 9:57-62
Sometimes, what is not said is more important than what is said.
For example, in job advertisements, they may talk a lot about the salary, the fringe benefits, the prospects, etc.
But it is only when we have taken up the job that we realize that there were other demands that were not spelt out.
But whenever Jesus talks about following Him, He doesn't play down the cost of discipleship.
He tells us of the cross and its hardships.
And in the gospel, He seems to be telling the three potential disciples to "Take it or leave it".
Christian discipleship is not for the half-hearted.
Jesus is like telling us to look before we leap, and when we have looked long enough, we must also have the faith to make the leap.
We must believe that we don't make the leap alone; Jesus makes the leap with us.
Let us ask Jesus to give us the faith and courage to be follow Him and be His faithful disciples.