Carry your cross (2)

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.

Happy Jesus said, for you to be His follower, you must carry your cross. This means that you must be willing to give up yourself for the Lord's purpose.
I remembered the day I said "yes" to the call of God, I was filled with tears on my eyes knowing what lies ahead of me. Brethren, you have to carry your cross.
The way may be rough, there may be many mountains ahead, but you must carry your cross and go through the journey. The Lord is going with you, carrying you and the cross on His shoulder.
We must deny ourselves of the pleasure and luxury and stay focused on the works of the Lord. We will never be afraid of persecution neither are we afraid of being a martyr, we must be willing to do anything for the Lord.
Paul said, "I'm not only ready to be imprisoned in Jerusalem, but am also ready to die for the Name of Jesus". Are we going to the same heaven with that same man who takes the gospel of Jesus so dearly? Then we must work tirelessly.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. [26] For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:25-26.
Don't try to keep your life when there are more to do for the Lord, don't stay in your comfort zone, get out to do the works of the Lord. There's no profit for a man that lives in luxury alone, the man that joins in the harvest has the reward. Carry your cross---fulfill your purpose.

Prayer
 I take up my assignment and I am doing it. With all joy and confidence and proclaim the gospel of Jesus, I fulfill my mandate and I will never miss my reward. Amen!

One year Bible reading plan
Luke 5-8