Is knowing, having, loving, and having life in Jesus worth more to us than our earthly comforts, fleshy pleasures, and personal "rights" and "freedoms?"
Is the work of Christ more important to us than our anger, frustrations, impatience, grievances, and hatred toward other people?
Do we want the gifts of salvation and suffering from Christ? These questions expose our hearts. Are we living in the flesh or in the Spirit?
O Lord, we are not worthy; help us by your grace to live worthy to our calling to pick up our cross and follow you in life and in death. Amen!
