| Not Easy |
| The other day, I was reminded of a statement I had heard long ago from an older brother in Christ. Here is what he said, |
| “Following Jesus is always right— |
| but following Jesus is not always easy!” |
| There are many verses in the Word of God that also remind us of this. Here is what the Lord Jesus Himself had to say on the subject: |
| “Come, take up the cross, and follow Me” (Mark 10:21). |
| “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). |
| “Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted Me, they will also persecute you” (John 15:20). |
| Here is what the Apostle Paul said at the end of His life of following the Lord: |
| “Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations” (Acts 20:19). |
| Yes, it may not be easy, but it will be happy and fruitful, in spite of whatever trials and difficulties we may encounter. |
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