Everyone is correctly proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah. But, that Messiah, is a physical warrior/king of a physical kingdom - the one whom would drive the hated Romans out! But Jesus plainly told them, He was to die.
Deny Yourself
This is literal!
Jesus expects you to do this because:
- You are prone to execution, just like Me
- You can only be saved when you stop trying to save yourself
Again this is literal!
The cross - an instrument of pain, without ceasing, until you die!
What cross are you to carry?
Well it is not a disease, it is not hardship, it is not heavy traffic, teenage children, psycho mothers, horrible friends, a bad marriage, etc.
It is what ever you directly bare for His sake alone.
It is what makes you a disciple ...
It is what may likely kill you.
Follow Jesus
- Lose your life
- Not gain the world
- Not denying Jesus
A Christian is not passive, active being like Jesus.
Know that you will be called to do what He has already done.
And, that is a fair bit if you think about it.
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