Day 35 (10 September 2018, Monday)
Luke 9:23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
If one were to follow Christ, one has to deny himself/herself and be self-sacrificial. What is self-denial? Is it self-abandonment? Is it self-sacrifice? Is it without self-confidence? Is it self-loathing? Many times, legalistic Christians are over-rigid and they are concerned that self-confidence, self-respect, and even self-love violate the very demand of God for us to be self-denial.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian, described that Christ is “a man for others” when he concluded the life of Christ. He discovered that Christ had lived his life fully and completely for others. He gave up Himself in order for others to receive God’s blessings. A sacrificial life that carries his or her own cross is on that is willing to pay the price, to not prioritize other’s needs.
Bonhoeffer thought of living for Christ as more than being a godly religious follower, and for us to imitate Christ, and to live for others. Therefore, living for Christ is living for the needs of others. When there is a group of selfless people who are willing to die to selves, they will definitely bring changes unto this world of apathy and indifference.
Pray for the Church of Sabah
A Church that is discipled by the Lord
John 8:31 -32 … If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.Willing to Pay the Price of Following Jesus
Luke 9:23 – 24 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.Bible Reading: Hebrews 12 – 13 Daniel 1 – 8
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