Luk 9:59 | MHM | STEP | v. 59 : Jesus said to another man, “Follow me.” But the man replied, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father” (Luke 9:59 ). Sometimes, we try to delay obeying Jesus because of other important things. Jesus wants us to put him first, even above family duties. He calls people at different times, and when he calls, we should answer right away (John 15:16 ).

‏ Luke 9:59

v. 59: Jesus said to another man, “Follow me.” But the man replied, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father” (Luke 9:59 ^a). Sometimes, we try to delay obeying Jesus because of other important things. Jesus wants us to put him first, even above family duties. He calls people at different times, and when he calls, we should answer right away (John 15:16 ^b).