May 2nd, 2025
Surrendering All to Jesus
Luke 9:23-26
Then he said to them all, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will save it. For what does it benefit someone if he gains the whole world, and yet loses or forfeits himself? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and that of the Father and the holy angels.
Then he said to them all, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will save it. For what does it benefit someone if he gains the whole world, and yet loses or forfeits himself? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and that of the Father and the holy angels.
Our sermon emphasized the importance of complete surrender to God. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves daily and follow Him. What areas of your life are you still holding back from God? It might be a relationship, a dream, a fear, or a habit. Today, visualize yourself laying these things at the foot of the cross. Pray for the courage to let go and trust God fully with every aspect of your life. Remember, true freedom and abundant life are found not in controlling our lives, but in surrendering them to the One who loves us most.
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