Count the Cost before Entering

“And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:25-33.

A winning strategy is required to win in life. Strategies that win always include proper planning. Proper planning on the other hand usually includes a strong determination to succeed, unwavering focus, and a sacrificial life. For you to be an inhabitant or a guest that is constantly welcome in God's secret chambers, you must be ready to make sacrifices. You must be ready to spend valuable time in God's presence. Be ready to forsake all you have by giving your ALL to God. You must not allow material things, state of the art toys & gadgets, worldly pleasures, ungodly relationships, talents, gifts, and anything God has given you to own you. What you have must not have you. You must not esteem the gift more than the Giver. Therefore, before entering, count the cost.