“From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him” - John 6:66 No mentor is happy to see his mentee or protégé leaving him and an expected great future for the unknown. When a brilliant and promising student suddenly drops out of school for a wayward life, it saddens both teachers and parents. In Christianity, there are cases of backsliders- boys and girls, as well as men and women-who have made a shipwreck of their faith. “The first step in departing from the Lord may be ever so slight, but one never knows where it will lead,” says H. L. Heijkoop. Do not follow Jesus temporarily; the King of kings is too great a Teacher, Master and Leader for that. Plato did not withdraw from his philosopher teacher, Socrates; neither did Aristotle withdraw from Plato, but followed faithfully and preserved his works. So, why should Christ’s disciples withdraw from Him who has “the words of eternal life?” Great earthly and eternal rewards await all who follow Christ till the end. Challenge: Remember lot’s wife. Prayer: Lord, help me to follow you till the end. Quote: Do not follow Jesus temporarily Further Reading: 2Timothy 4: 6-8