"...the life of Jesus was a call to SELF-SURRENDER, and to fellowship in SUFFERING."
Following Jesus means doing exactly that - surrender self to the Father's will and suffering for Christ's sake.
That doesn't sound appealing.
But when we remind ourselves of the eternal reward that we will receive for our temporary sacrifice, we will understand that following Christ, though difficult, is worth it.
Jesus gave up all.
Love expects us to do the same.
But we don't give up all to get nothing in return. In God's kingdom, we are investing. Investing in eternity. We will get our reward, with interest!
And, oh! What a reward it is! To sit at the right hand of the throne of God. To be heirs of His glorious kingdom. To be in the Heavenly courts one day alongside angels and loved ones! To spend time with Jesus for time and eternity!
It's a beautiful reward, isn't it?!
Challenge: Focus on the blessings of serving Christ. It will make your cross a lot easier to bear.
"...looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12:4
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