"And at that time many will be stumbled and will deliver up one another and will hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and will lead many astray." (Matthew 24:10-11) These disciples, just by walking with Jesus away from the temple, took steps that are necessary if we are to walk on this kingdom pathway. Walking away from religion and following the King. Then they hear that this path is identical to His: persecution, hatred and even death. Your own family and friends may disassociate from you. Even believers will fall away in last days choosing a softer gospel. Do not be lead astray. This path of the kingdom will always require a cross and denial of the self. Just ask “Christian” in the Pilgrims Progress. He found the broad way much softer and easier. But returned to the narrow path that leads to Life. Praise the Lord for these eleven who followed this Christ even after hearing the cost of following Him.
