Jesus said to Peter and His disciples, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” [1]
The cross isn’t about self-promotion or self-affirmation. Denying self means to live for God. To delight to do God’s will! Jesus did this perfectly. We are to follow His example. Cross-bearing is the mark of someone who is living by God's grace and is filled with God's love for sinners.
“Dear Lord Jesus, please grant us the grace to take up our cross and follow You. For glory of our Heavenly Father and for the sake of those who need You to be saved from sin. In Your Name I pray. Amen.”
[1] Mark 8:34
Our Heavenly Father wants to love us and be loved by us. He wants us to be with Him forever. Be mindful of this as you read the prophets.
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