The March addition of “U.S. News and World Report” had an article entitled, ”10 Rookie Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid.” One of the paragraph headings was, “Forgetting About The Hidden

Cost.” This is true of many other areas of life, not just home buying. The fact that this concept has been ignored by so many is one of the reasons for our world wide economic downturn.

This is likewise true in the spiritual realm. Luke 14:28 cautions us to count the cost. King David said in II Samuel 24:24 that he would not offer to God a sacrifice that did not cost him something. 

Kim Palmer writing about Generation Y (late teens to early thirties), says they focus on value, and sustainability. The Christian faith when properly presented and understood is just what “Gen Y” is looking for. Unlike any other investment the investment in the Kingdom of God always pays great dividends, therefore is a great value and God has promised unconditionally that our walk with Him is sustainable by the power of His Spirit, (Romans 8:11). 

As the weather clears and warmth returns and we get very busy with all that life brings to a less inclement environment; let us examine our focus and certify that we continue to make the right investment of our time, energy and resources. Let us each take a lesson from “Gen Y” and wisely count the cost.