To the next Holiday Inn???

Matthew 8:18-20 When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” After the Sermon on the Mount and a round of miracles, Jesus sees that a crowd has gathered. It is time to check how sincere these followers all are. One well-educated, well-thought-of, wouln't-we-love-to-have-him-in-our-church kind of guy comes and proclaims his allegiance. There is no time for a long discussion. Jesus simply asks: "Where I am going there is no promise of earthly comfort, no assurance of having all you have been accustomed to. Are you sure?" The silence here does not indicate consent; it indicates doubt. We are not told what he did, because it's not about us judging him; it's about examining ourselves. How far will I follow Jesus?