Life. Today, we looked at Mark 8:33-38. The Spirit has been convicting me in this passage. There is more work for the Lord to do in me. I pray I will allow Him to influence me in these areas, more and more. And I know He is faithful to do it. Do I agree that suffering and rejection has a place in this life of a disciple? Or am I still hoping for the "good life", where I'm the Pied Piper and everyone is happy to follow along with no objections or struggles? Can I truly stop making my 'self' the object of my life and actions? Is this life going to be about me or can I continue to represent it being about Jesus? Am I going to be influenced by the pursuit of accomplishments in this life or can I give that up and devote myself to a life influenced by the Spirit and be content with what that looks like? Am I going to be ashamed of the Lord in my life or am I going to put aside fear to be bold in representing Him? Will I be worried about offending other people with the purity and power of Christ? So many questions to face in this life.
The most difficult thing for a man to do is to deny himself, pick up his cross daily, and follow Jesus. But it is the most rewarding. True life is on the other side of this decision. May He be the fulfillment and answer to my questions.
