Worship

Service 29 June 2025

Luke 9:51-62 - Today’s reading marks the beginning of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. His journey is challenged by rejection. This aspect makes Jesus’ disciples upset and angry, mirroring how we often respond when denied or misunderstood. Potential followers also struggle when Jesus asks them to follow “now”. Through Jesus’ teaching, we are invited to focus on God’s purpose rather than people’s judgments. His teaching reframes rejection as part of discipleship and urges us to fix our eyes on the destination, not human approval. True transformation comes when we follow Him boldly, leaving behind what hinders us. In other words, our identity is shaped by God, not popular opinion.