Susan LaffertyWhy would someone risk their life to follow Jesus? Why give up all for Christ?
Eternal life with Him. Of course.
But so much more.
Across the years, we move. Entering new places. Living and learning in various cultures where following Jesus may cost everything.
And I consider a few of the many reasons for choosing Him. Why I can’t imagine life without my Lord.
Now and forever.
I kept a diary during my high school years. Daily inscriptions of great importance. “Went to the store and bought deodorant.” “My hair was so oily today at church.” “Studied Chemistry all afternoon.” A few details of my hopes and dreams and struggles spilled out on paper. But for the most part, I reported activities…or hair conditions.
Recently I found a few brief sentences recording a significant life-changing experience my senior year. In 1975-76 we were on furlough in Shreveport, Louisiana, and our family joined Highland Baptist Church. In September, we attended revival services there, led by Jack Taylor and Ron Dunn.