“If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it” (Matthew 10:39). Jesus makes it very clear that we have two options. Our default is to cling to our lives and try to create our own answers through our limited knowledge. But the other option is to walk with the all-knowing, all-caring God by trusting His voice. We each have the choice.

Some of us know too well where the choices that are not guided by God’s knowledge and wisdom leave us: more confused and lost. That is why Christ says, “You cling, you lose.” But His offer for us to find life by following Him shows His care and love for us. Remember, He knows what is best for us and cares for every hair on our heads (Matthew 10:30). The truth Jesus lays out here comes with a promise: Following Him means you are placing yourself in His caring, knowledgeable hands.