1 Corinthians 1:18 Matthew 16:24-25
"If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."
What is the cross I must take up? What was it to you, my Lord? A place where you would be nailed, unable to defend yourself, A place that you gave yourself to. You knew full well what that cross meant. It meant life. New life to us. It meant forgiveness, redemption, restoration. An open door to the Father. A light at the end of the tunnel.
Deut. 31:8. "Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you!"
The cross didn't kill You! The people didn't kill You! You gave up your life. Your life opened a door. A door to love and joy unbounded. John 17. His heart's desire. I can do all things through Christ Jesus.
Matthew 7:7-14. "Knock and the door will be opened to you." I have found my life. His name is Jesus. He is the way, the truth, and the Life. There is no other.
Thank you, Jesus! 2 Corinthians 5:17.
In Love, a work in progress.
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