Take up your cross

“Calling the crowd along with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭8‬:‭34‬ ‭CSB‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/1713/mrk.8.34.CSB

In Mark 8:34, Jesus says "Take up your cross and follow me." What does it mean to take up your cross and follow me? We examine that in practical terms.

Those of us who claim to be Jesus' disciples need to reexamine what it really means to follow Christ. We may not ever be called upon to be martyred for our faith, but we have to realize that the Christian life is a total commitment to the one who gave himself fully for us

Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 Let’s be honest… this is probably one of those

✨ "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." - Luke 9:23 🌟 Feeling the weight of your daily responsibilities? 🌄 In our journey through life, we often face challenges that test our faith and resolve. Today's reminder from Luke 9:23 calls us to embrace those challenges head-on. "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." This powerful mandate isn't just about sacrifice; it's about…

“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23 KJV Are you laying down your life and picking up your cross daily? Are you following Jesus? Walk in faith and obedience my friend. What a blessing 💛

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