Jesus called valiant men with difficult jobs to follow Him. They had conviction and resolve. Yet when their Shepherd was struck, they quit in fear. What happened? Will that happen to you and me, despite our own resolve and conviction? How can you become a winner and finish the journey?

John Elliott

Elder, United Church of God

John Elliott is a retired pastor of congregations in Canada, the United States, East Africa and serves on the Council of Elders.