When we desire to follow Jesus, let us not be astonished if he does not allow us to do so right away, or even if he never allows it at all: that may happen, however well founded, however closely conformed to his own counsels, however agreeable to his own heart, however much inspired by him, this desire may be.

When we desire to follow Jesus, let us not be astonished if he does not allow us to do so right away, or even if he never allows it at all: that may happen, however well founded, however closely conformed to his own counsels, however agreeable to his own heart, however much inspired by him, this desire may be. For his vision extends much further than ours; he wants not only our good, but the good of all: and in following him step by step we should perhaps acquire only our own good, or that of a very few.

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