Son, soon everyone will acknowledge and bow down before Me. So tell everyone that if they want to follow Me, they must count the cost. It will require them to give Me everything they own. Their love for Me must be greater than their love for father, mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters-yes, even their own life. Otherwise, they cannot be My followers!
Those who follow My ways will have reason to praise Me, and I will give them everlasting joy. I will lead them and they will have all they need. My path will lead them through green meadows, and beside peaceful streams. I will renew their strength as I lead them down the right paths, and their life will bring honor to My Name. Even when they go through very dark times, they will have no fear, because I am walking the path with them. My word will give them great comfort, and I will never ignore or belittle their suffering. I will never turn My back on them, and My ears are always listening for their cries for help.
Lord, everyone should listen and understand that Your ways are perfect.