Take Up Your Cross…

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Matthew 10:38 “And whoever doesn’t take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.“

Matthew 16:24 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me”.

Mark 8:34 Summoning the crowd along with His disciples, He said to them, “If anyone wants to be My follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me”.

Luke 9:23 “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me“.

Luke 14:27 “Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple“.

How do we deny ourselves?  Are we being told in this verse that we should give up everything in this life that offers us pleasure?  I don’t think so, however, we’ve all heard the…

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By Grace ~ DLM

Jesus is first in my life, and because of Him, my life in this world is bearable. I want every day to bring Him glory, and I watch and pray for His return. I love sharing the Kingdom of God with anyone who will listen (Matthew 28:19–20), because time is short and Jesus will call His people home before the coming Tribulation (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52; Revelation 3:10). I cherish God’s creation—people, animals, birds, trees (I’m a tree hugger!), flowers (roses are my favorite), snow, rain, wind, and sunshine (Genesis 1:31; Psalm 19:1). Scripture reminds us that the earth will one day be renewed (2 Peter 3:10–13; Revelation 21:1), so I strive to care for it until He calls us to meet Him in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:17). I’m grateful to live in a country with freedom of speech and faith, and I seek God’s wisdom in everything I share.