Luke 9:23-25 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?"
Jesus makes something very, very clear here. Following Jesus is not just something we decide to do and then go on living as if nothing had ever happened. Following Jesus involves a radically new direction in our lives. Before we come to faith in Christ, our sinful flesh controls us. As a result, life as we view it is about ME ... and we pursue those things that will benefit ME. But Jesus tells us that at the very heart of following Him is a denial of self and a taking up of the cross. So we must say "No!" to self-centered desires, and yes to sacrifice for Christ's sake! And this, my friends is not a "once-and-done" thing ... but it is something we must intentionally do each and every day!
Friends, the odds are great! Don't miss this! Choose Christ over the world. There's not a better choice you could ever make!
Thanks for stopping by . . .
pj
P.S. If you have any questions about this decision to follow Jesus Christ, check out Two Ways to Live: A Choice We All Face.
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