Foxes have holes and birds have nests...

Dave Ramsey is one of the leading financial and economic thinkers and he has a few things to say to us Christians who are freaking out about the economy.  What are we really scared of if we have food on the table and a place to sleep?  Isn't that security enough? 

At a recent Bible Study we learned what the Holy Scriptures say about security and following Jesus in Luke 9:57-62,

The Cost of Following Jesus

 ⁵⁷As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go."

 ⁵⁸Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."

 ⁵⁹He said to another man, "Follow me."
      But the man replied, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father."

 ⁶⁰Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God."

 ⁶¹ Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say good-by to my family."

 ⁶²Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."

The three men are like most of us who are so preoccupied with our own security; whether that is having a home, money or relationships.  Jesus tells the first man that there is no place for him to rest his head to make sure the man is ready to truly follow him.  If he does, he might be in the same situation!  The second and third men, were directly called by God to do something and they wanted to follow, but they had their : "But first I..."  So often we as Christians hear God calling us to follow him in doing something for others, giving generously, going to the mission field, pulling over to help someone with car trouble, being involved in your church, or spending time with someone who is hurting.  But we have selfish security issues.  If you are called to do something, you need to do it.  Obey.  We, all Christ-believers, are called to follow Jesus in some sort of ministry that he will use us in.  The Spirit moves us.  Your ministry might be inviting your co-workers to church--don't give excuses.

Here is a short video interview of Dave Ramsey with Craig Groeschel giving positive advice for us to live out our faith through finances in the current situation of the economy, enjoy!