If anyone desires to be my disciple, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me -Luke 9:23.
To be Jesus' disciple require great sacrifice. To deny self means to give up everything in the world that is of benefit to one's self. It also means leaving family members and friends who disagree with and don't wish to be a part of the choice you've made.
Jesus said He came to create division in families (Matt. 10:34-39). That is a hard saying for many to receive. However, God has made it quite clear that absolutely nothing should keep one from serving Him as most importantly, this is his/her life that is at stake here.
To take up one's cross and follow Jesus means there will be adversities. There will be persecutions. There will be suffering as the enemy does not want anyone to make it. But be of good cheer says our Lord Jesus, He has overcome the world and we will too (John 16:33). It doesn't matter how difficult this life as a disciple gets, the reward is much more greater and well deserving (Rom. 8:18)
Prayer: Lord help us to endure all adversities while following you.
Encouragement: Nothing shall be more gratifying than when we come together to discuss how we made it through all the tribulations as a disciple in this world. Comfort yourselves with this.
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