In Matthew 8:18-22, two would-be disciples approach Jesus declaring their desire to follow him. Jesus’ reply reveals that the call to follow him is both costly and urgent. Anyone who would follow him must count the cost as they follow the one who had no place to lay his head, and willingly went to the cross. Not only is discipleship costly, but the call is urgent. Amidst many competing priorities “Follow Me” is a declaration that true discipleship is Jesus first, or Jesus not at all.