THERE ARE NO CROWN WEARERS IN HEAVEN WHO WERE NOT CROSS BEARERS HERE ON EARTH: Matthew 16:24-25 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. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. NOW, DOES THAT MAN LOVE HIS LORD WHO WOULD BE WILLING TO SEE JESUS WEARING A CROWN OF THORNS WHILE FOR HIMSELF HE CRAVES A CROWN OF FLOWERS? SHALL JESUS ASCEND TO HIS THRONE BY THE CROSS AND DO WE EXPECT TO BE CARRIED THERE ON THE SHOULDERS OF APPLAUDING CROWDS? CHRISTIAN, BE NOT SO VAIN IN YOUR IMAGINATION. COUNT YOU THE COST AND IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO BEAR CHRISTS CROSS, GO AWAY TO YOUR FARM AND TO YOUR MERCHANDISE AND MAKE THE MOST OF THEM... ONLY LET ME WHISPER THIS IN YOUR EAR, Matthew 16:26 FOR WHAT IS A MAN PROFITED IF HE SHALL GAIN THE WHOLE WORLD AND LOSE HIS SOUL?... C. H. SPURGEON Forgive us, gracious Lord, when we try to bypass suffering in our pursuit of a Christ-like life. May we carry our cross boldly, knowing that you are always present to help lift us up if we simply ask. Amen
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