The
owner replied, "Very well. You can trade your cross for any one of these
crosses carried by the saints throughout the ages. Choose the easiest
one."
The
man compared the crosses for size and comfort. He picked one up, but it was
much heavier than his. The next cross was even heavier. He kept picking up
crosses but they were all too heavy. Finally, he came to the last cross and
picked it up with ease. "I'll trade my cross for this one," he told
the owner. "But
sir," the owner replied, "that is the cross you carried in
here!" (Slaying
Your Giants p.161, $7.99)
Jesus
said to take up your cross daily (Luke 9:23). But what does that mean? Some
people wrongly believe that carrying your cross are the burdens God adds
to your load for following Him. NOT TRUE! Carrying your cross means there are people
in this world who will persecute you for following Jesus. The world hated Jesus
so much that they nailed Him to a cross, and they will also try to crucify His followers
through hate, slander, and persecution (John 15:18). "For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you and example to follow in His steps" (1 Peter 2:21).
If
you think your cross is too heavy, remember that God will give you the grace and
love to withstand the hate you are receiving. “I can do all things through
Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13).
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