A young man awakens in the morning and hears the birds singing. He realizes how fortunate he is. It is summer time and he is back home in his father’s parsonage in Gunsbach, Germany. Recently, he has been reading about Jesus’ call in the gospels:

“Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.”

“From everyone to whom much is given, much will be required.”

Whoever would save his life shall lose it, and whoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel shall save it.”

What do these verses from the Bible mean?

This young university student, named Albert Schweitzer, decided that day Jesus’ words had spoken to him personally. He had lived a privileged life. God had given him many gifts. What should be his response?

The young student resolved to continue his stu…