April 12, 2020
Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 12:04AM April 12
Running with Jesus
Yesterday: Luke 14:25-26 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,
If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Today: Luke 14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
Here we are again Jesus telling these people who were following Him what they needed to consider! "Carry your cross". I do not know what cross you are having to carry! This one is dying to self and living God's divine plan! Jesus was headed toward Jerusalem to die. He had a big cross to carry. And we should be willing to bear our life-crosses no matter how heavy.
This always reminds me of when Mike surrendered to preach. It meant giving up job security to do the faith walk! A couple of years ago Mike passed the age he could have retired from Bell South Telephone Company. In my tiredness for a moment I wished we were back! However, in a flash I jumped back into our life in the ministry. How could retirement replace what my Savior did on the cross for me? How could it replace helping birth Christian babies into His kingdom? How could it replace being there to laugh, cry, and comfort my church families? Besides, all that I just heard "retirement" is not in the Bible. We might change positions but we will work till Jesus comes.
The job was only a tiny cross. There have been bigger ones. But do I regret giving my whole life to Jesus? NEVER!!! The joy of my life journey has been a totally amazing run with Jesus. He is so sweet and good to me! When I have a bad day He always finds a way to help me!
Jesus, help us carry our cross till You come for us. Some days we can't bear it alone. Remind us You will always be there to help us bear whatever shape our cross comes in life! You are an Amazing God! Remind my friends You are there every day to help them!
Tomorrow: Don't lose your influence!
Judy Hollaway
Originally penned 2015
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