Andrew Wommack Devotional for July 23 2026 — The Cost Of Discipleship

TODAY’S ANDREW WOMMACK DEVOTIONAL. 

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TOPIC: The Cost Of Discipleship

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Luke 14:28, "For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?"

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Text: Luke 14:25-35

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The parable of the man building a tower is a continuation of the teaching regarding what it takes to be a disciple of Jesus. This parable stresses commitment. 'Jailhouse religion,' where a person is only sorry he got caught and is trying to get out of a bad situation, will not produce true discipleship. It takes a forsaking of all to be Jesus' disciple. Jesus is simply saying, 'count the cost.'

Jesus' teaching on discipleship emphasizes commitment. Just as a king wouldn't engage in war without thoroughly considering all the possible outcomes, so no one should attempt to become a disciple of Jesus without counting the cost. It would be better not to start following Jesus than to start and then turn back.

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When a person first comes to Jesus, it is impossible to know everything that following Jesus might entail. No one, however, should be fearful of making a total commitment because of some imagined problem that may never come to pass. There should be a willingness to forsake everything to follow Jesus.

Once we make that decision, then Christ begins to live through us (Gal. 2:20) and we find a strength that is not our own, equal to whatever test we may encounter.

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PRAISEJAMZBLOG INSIGHT

Today's devotional reminds us that following Jesus is a lifelong commitment, not a temporary decision based on convenience or emotion. Christ calls us to count the cost and willingly surrender every area of our lives to Him. True discipleship requires faith, perseverance, and a heart fully devoted to God's purpose. The encouraging truth is that God never asks us to walk this journey in our own strength. As we yield ourselves completely to Christ, His grace empowers us to remain faithful through every challenge. When we trust Him wholeheartedly, He gives us the strength to endure, grow, and finish the race with joy.