(KJV.) ST. MATTHEW 16:24
(24) Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
FOLLOW JESUS!
Grace be unto you! "Give me Jesus!" With Jesus, there is salvation, which is deliverance from the power, and penalties of sins, free grace, the priceless love, liberty, kindness, goodness, and mercies that endures forever.
Jesus is the word of God, the Father's mouthpiece, used to create all things of the heavens and on earth. cf. John 1:1-5; therefore, Jesus is all that we need in this world; if we accept him into our hearts, as Lord and Savior, believe in him, since Jesus is the spirit, indwelling all the things of creation, we have everything that belongs to him as well; therefore, he said, But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. cf. Matthew 6:33; therefore, let's embrace Jesus, he the right way to eternity, he is coming back again soon.
In a nutshell, Jesus was getting ready to face his trails in Jerusalem, knowing what will happen to him there, he advised his disciples, in segments, saying, If any man will come after me; that is if any man decides to be his witness, following him; one has to deny himself; to deny one's self, is to restrict, refrain self from satisfying worldly heart desires or wants, exercising self-control, cast away the things of the flesh, in other to focus on the spiritual; take up his cross, which means to embrace one's calling, whether as an evangelist, a missionary, etc.; and follow me. that is, to get physically involved, inside the vineyard, hands-on, work for Jesus, for he said to his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few. cf. Matthew 9:37; today, if we should hear his voice speaking to us, let us listen attentively to what he is saying, obey his words, follow him, do his will.
Beloved, believers are in the Lent period, let us have soberly reflections, so that the Holy Spirit, can breathe his anointing powers upon our souls, empower, strengthen our innermost spirits for his glorification and good works. Follow Jesus! Continue ye in Love! Peace and Love be unto you! Amen and Amen!
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