“And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’” – Luke 9:23
Jesus spoke these words after first explaining that He must be crucified, die, and rise from the dead. Yesterday, we celebrated that resurrection. Jesus did exactly what He said He would do. In light of that, are you ready to accept His invitation???
Jesus extends His invitation to everyone. If you believe in Him, then Jesus is personally inviting you! It’s your turn to take up the cross. Today and every day. Will you come after Jesus? In life, death, and resurrection? In love, obedience, and ministry?
The fundamental invitation of Jesus is to follow Him. To follow Him sacrificially. Inconveniently. Uncomfortably. Dangerously. It’s an invitation to deny yourself and the instincts that would keep you sitting comfortably wherever you are and instead take up the cross and going out on His life-changing, soul-saving, disciple-making mission throughout the world.
He is risen! Will you go after Him? Honestly, it’s a new decision each day… Are you ready to deny yourself and take up your cross today? #FollowJesus