Jesus didn't call His disciples simply to admire Him. He called them to "follow Him".
To deny ourselves means that our desires no longer have the final word. To take up our cross is a call to costly surrender and obedience. And to follow Jesus means choosing His way—even when His way asks something difficult of us.
Following Jesus requires more than words. It requires surrender.
"What does following Jesus look like in your life today?"
Save this verse for encouragement, and share it with someone who needs this reminder.
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