Matthew 16:24 "...If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."
Following Jesus can be easy and difficult at the same time. His yoke is light, but carrying our cross is heavy. He paid for our sin, but we still struggle with sin. He said "it is finished" but we still have work to do. The kingdom is here, but not yet. These are "tensions" we must live with and manage. I need to understand that the kingdom is available to all, but to become Christ-like and truly live a kingdom kind of life-well that takes faith and commitment. How well do I manage this? Am I carrying my cross daily?
