How ironic is it that in order to live in Christ, we must die to self?How more ironic is it that by Christ dying for us, we must now live for Him?
Most ironic, however, is that by Christ dying for us, we must now die and suffer for Him.
It’s not a message that is very popular in today’s society (in fact, most preachers won’t even preach on the subject), but it’s true nonetheless.
To follow Christ is to suffer with Him, to bear the cross, to walk the narrow path.
It requires sacrifice, obedience, and doing things you may not want to do sometimes.
But the thing about it is that the rewards you receive for your obedience makes it worth every minute of your suffering.
God bless,
J.W.
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” ~ Matthew 16:24-25
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J0Pcy2GLMg
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