Jesus has made it very clear. We must choose who we will serve. Will we pursue the comforts of home or family or will we pursue the commitment of the cross? If we deny Christ, He will deny us; but if we take up our cross and follow we will find the true life Christ offers. The Lord has created the family, but our family relationships should not stand in the way of our service in His kingdom. Once we have said yes to follow Christ there is no turning back in our commitment. Our choice is to move forward with Him and not be distracted by the other relationships in our lives.

Matthew 10:32-39