We can only achieve perfect liberty and enjoy fellowship with Jesus when his command, his call to absolute discipleship, is appreciated in its entirety. Only the man who follows the command of Jesus single-mindedly, and unresistingly lets his yoke rest upon him, finds his burden easy, and under its gentle pressure receives the power to persevere in the right way. The command of Jesus is hard, unutterably hard, for those who try to resist it. But for those who willingly submit, the yoke is easy, and the burden is light. -The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. -Matthew 7:13 (ESV) Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will keep it. -Luke 17:33 (ESV) Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. -Matthew 11:29-30 (ESV)
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 06:43:52 +0000
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