Jesus’ command is, “Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19). He told us to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily and follow Him (Luke 9:23). His prayer to the Father was that His followers would always be
Jesus’ command is, “Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19).
He told us to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily and follow Him (Luke 9:23). His prayer to the Father was that His followers would always be with Him where He is (Jn 17:24).
However, have you noticed our tendency is to ask Him to follow us around all day, that He would just tag along according to all our needs in “our lives”?
(more…)I got up early one morningand rushed right into the day;I had so much to accomplishthat I didn’t have time to pray.
I got up early one morning
and rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish
that I didn’t have time to pray.
God doesn’t offer us leftovers. He spared no expense and lovingly gave me His very first and His very best: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son” John
God doesn’t offer us leftovers. He spared no expense and lovingly gave me His very first and His very best:
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son”
John 3:16
How then can I respond with just leftovers? Should I not gratefully prioritize the finest and best I can offer each day in return?
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