Whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple

Luke 14:26,27,33
If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, ..... And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me ....So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.

This passage is often taught that it is not trivial to follow Jesus and that it comes at a great cost. Another teaching is that following Jesus is a worthwhile cause and so we should count the cost and decide it is worth it. Yet another perspective is that of following Jesus rather than following doctrine. It is quite clear that Jesus asks people to follow Him and to be completely devoted. He does not advocate our devotion to any kind of doctrine. He asks us to look toward Himself rather than any of His teachings. So it is clear that being a disciple and following Him requires our complete devotion to the person of our Messiah Yshua.

Do not be afraid of their faces, For I am with you to deliver you

Jeremiah 1:8
Do not be afraid of their faces, For I am with you to deliver you,” says the Lord.

The Lord reminded Jeremiah of His presence and protection. We too need to constantly remember this. Whatever situation we are in, pay no heed of what we may lose but solely remember Yshua. One aspect that may get to most of us is when we are being treated unfairly. If we seek justice for ourselves, there is a danger of falling into self-pity and being diverted from our devotion to Him. A commentator said "Never look for justice in this world, but never cease to give it". So continue in what Yshua told us and He will guard us.

And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!”

John 20:28
And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!”

When Thomas felt Jesus physically after His ressurrection, it seemed that he at last understood the divine nature of Lord Yshua. So what happens after realization who Yshua really is?

Service to the Lord is good. Even better is the pure devotion to the Lord. This is simply giving ourselves and our hearts to the Lord. Whatever we do, be it service for the Lord or not, He wants our hearts, mind and soul.