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Luke 9:23 · WEB
23He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
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Jesus never offered an easy path. His invitation is clear: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me' (Luke 9:23). This isn't a one-time decisio...
When Aimee Semple McPherson stood before her congregation at Angelus Temple, she understood that following Jesus was never a casual stroll — it was a...
The devotional emphasizes the call to discipleship as a daily choice to prioritize God's will over personal desires. It highlights the paradox of losing worldly gains for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, ultimately leading to peace, purpose, and joy in participating in His kingdom. The message encourages believers to engage with the world while upholding distinct values of simplicity, forgiveness, and service.
The devotional emphasizes the daily commitment required to follow Jesus, which involves self-denial and prioritizing God's will over personal desires. It highlights the paradox of losing worldly gains for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, ultimately leading to peace, purpose, and joy in participating in His kingdom.
This devotional emphasizes the call to discipleship through self-denial and daily commitment to follow Jesus. It highlights the paradox of losing worldly gains for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, ultimately leading to peace, purpose, and joy in participating in His kingdom.
"I am crucified—not once but daily. The cross is both crisis and process. We die with Christ initially at conversion, but we take up the cross daily, dying continually to sin and self. Sanctification