Carry your cross (1)

Text: Matthew 16:24 KJV
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.


Everybody have a cross to carry. I know lot will say that Jesus has carried the cross and there's no cross to carry, but God has specific tasks for all of us as believers. This task, we must carry. We must fulfil His mandate for our lives.
Many times, God will ask you to do something you're not really willing to do. He will give you a task that looks difficult, hence, you must obey this call.
Jesus had a cross to carry, but he wished it could pass him by. He asked the Lord to let the cup pass over him, but Jesus being a spiritual man knew that the will of the Lord must be done.
What are you ready to let go for the Lord? What if God calls you as a missionary to a village? What if you have to quit your job and stay with the Lord's work? What if you have to forfeit that traveling only for the sake of the gospel of Jesus, will you? We must be ready to say yes to the Lord whenever He calls.
Just like Jesus, if you will Cary your cross, it will result in glory for you. Your cross is not to go and die at calvary, but you have a lot to fulfil for the Lord. Just release yourself and say yes to the Lord.
What do you see? It could be God's plan, God may be involved in that trial or challenge, carry your cross and follow the Lord.

Prayer
 I take up my cross and I follow you. I will love and follow you till the end. I will be glorified together with you eternally. Amen!

One year Bible reading plan
Luke 1-4

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