Then [Jesus] said to the crowd, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me."
—Luke 9:23 NLT
Key Thought
If we are going to be Jesus' followers, his disciples, we're going to have to be willing to walk in the way of the cross. Doing so means giving up our selfish ambition and pride. It means we live to honor Christ and to bless others in his name. And our trip to the cross must come every day.
Today's Prayer
Father, may I never claim glory except for the glorious grace you have given me in the cross of Jesus upon which I have crucified my selfish desires and committed to trusting in the salvation that is found in Jesus alone. In the Lord Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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—Luke 9:23 NLT
Key Thought
If we are going to be Jesus' followers, his disciples, we're going to have to be willing to walk in the way of the cross. Doing so means giving up our selfish ambition and pride. It means we live to honor Christ and to bless others in his name. And our trip to the cross must come every day.
Today's Prayer
Father, may I never claim glory except for the glorious grace you have given me in the cross of Jesus upon which I have crucified my selfish desires and committed to trusting in the salvation that is found in Jesus alone. In the Lord Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Ⓒ 1996-2019 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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