DEEPER LIFE CHILDREN DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY
CHILDREN DAILY devotional by Pastor Kumuyi of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry for today is here. Digest the word of the lord and pray believing.
SINCERE MILK: CHILDREN DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
WEDNESDAY APRIL 6, 2022
THE COST OF FOLLOWING CHRIST
BIBLE TEXT: MATTHEW 16:24-28
KEY VERSE: "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me" (Matthew 16:24).
To every achievement, attainment and accomplishment in life, there is a cost. To every successful story, reward received, history made or established in one's life, there is a cost. The price you pay attracts the prize you'll obtain. Following Jesus starts with accepting Him as personal Saviour and Lord. You then continue to follow His steps by taking up your cross and determine to follow Him till the end. This important step goes with a cost.
Jesus laid down the example by taking the: C - Critical decision to O - Overlook His glory so as to S - Save T - The lost. He: C - Considered not Himself but O - Only concentrated in becoming the S - Sacrifice to liberate and T - Translate sinners to become saints in His kingdom. Now, Jesus commands and encourages His friends to carry their cross and follow Him. *Have you ever thought about how much it will cost you to be totally surrendered unto God? Have you ever thought of the price you have to pay in soulwinning before you can confidently obtain the prize as a soul-winner?
The cost of following Jesus is total surrender of your life, all your talent, time and treasure to Him. There is a beautiful crown waiting for you in heaven.
PRAYER: Lord, help me to surrender all to You, take up my cross, and follow You.
FURTHER READING: Matthew 10:37-39