Luke 9:23 (MEV): 23 *Then He said to them all, “If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.
The cross tells us how to live for God. Take up your cross daily and follow me.
We need to know and apply what he did for us. He paid a price to restore fellowship with us and equip us for his work.
Matthew 16:24–25 (MEV): His disciples, “If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 *For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
