2819 Church I Didn’t Know Yes Would Hurt This Much | Luke 9:23 | Lonnell Williams
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Sep 1, 2025 Lonnell Williams, a passionate pastor, delivers a powerful message on the true cost of following Jesus. He shares his eye surgery experience as a metaphor for the challenges of spiritual commitment, contrasting superficial faith with genuine discipleship. Emphasizing the necessity of surrender, he urges listeners to reflect on their journeys and make daily commitments to their faith. With relatable analogies, he explores the sacrifices that accompany true dedication, encouraging everyone to embrace a higher calling over personal desires.
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Delayed Surgery, Lasting Lesson
- Lonnell Williams recounts being diagnosed with keratoconus at 13 and delaying corrective treatment out of fear.
- He later endured painful cornea surgery and realized saying yes early would have saved future pain.
Convenient Yeses Aren't Surrender
- Williams distinguishes convenient yeses from sincere surrender and warns God will not accept a merely convenient commitment.
- Proximity to God's work or miracles doesn't equal true discipleship; discipleship requires choice and proof.
Make Surrender Your Daily Aim
- Surrender means reorienting your life around Jesus, not accessorizing it with religion.
- Make Jesus your aim and pursue him constantly rather than treating faith as occasional fandom.
