Thursday, February 18
“Then He said to all, ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.’” Luke 9:23
Key thought:
Often, we equate ‘denying ourselves’ with sacrifice…but it’s more than simply giving something up that we enjoy. ‘Denying ourselves’ means to overcome our human nature to be selfish. When we commit to following Jesus, we begin to train ourselves to live unselfishly in service to others.
Suggested practice:
What does it mean to follow Jesus? How can you begin to make this part of your routine? Ask His direction in all that you do today; and be mindful of opportunities to turn away from selfishness.
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