In this powerful message from Matthew 8, Pastor Mac McCurry unpacks what it truly means to follow Jesus—no excuses, no reservations. As Jesus heals the sick and casts out demons, Matthew highlights how these acts fulfill Isaiah's prophecy, reminding listeners that Jesus is the promised Messiah. But when a scribe eagerly pledges to follow Jesus “wherever,” Jesus answers with a sobering reality: discipleship isn’t glamorous—“the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Another would-be follower asks to delay obedience until after his father dies, prompting Jesus to call for urgent and total commitment: “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” Pastor Mac challenges the church to move from shallow or hesitant faith into a fully surrendered walk with Christ, marked by sacrifice, priority, and obedience. This isn’t just a sermon—it's a heartfelt altar call to live the Gospel every day, not just on the mountaintop but in the valleys too.