12.10: To Follow Jesus You Must Give Up Your Own Way and Take Up Your Cross Daily

<p>What does it mean to follow Jesus? What is the cost of following Jesus? &nbsp;Following Jesus is more than just attending a church every Sunday and &nbsp;calling yourself a <a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2020/10/02/what-is-christianity-why-do-we-need-jesus/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Christian</a>. In fact, the title “<a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2020/12/07/can-you-call-yourself-a-christian-if-you-dont-follow-the-word-of-god/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Christian</a>” &nbsp;was given to the disciples of Jesus Christ in Acts (which we’ll study &nbsp;after Christmas). Are you a disciple of Jesus? I don’t mean do you &nbsp;attend the church that calls themselves “Disciples of Christ”! They &nbsp;preach a watered-down gospel. Are you a true disciple of Jesus Christ? &nbsp;If you’re not sure, then you’re in the right spot, because Luke tells us &nbsp;exactly what that means in this next chapter…</p> <p><a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2020/12/10/to-follow-jesus-you-must-give-up-your-own-way-and-take-up-your-cross-daily/"><em><strong>Keep reading in my blog where you can dig deeper....</strong></em></a></p> <p><em><strong>If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then…</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly…</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.”</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Jesus is coming back soon! Are you ready?</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory!</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>This is a daily podca