Bear It After Jesus

Luke 23:26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

Praise the Lord!

Today we will meditate upon Cross. Everyone wants a happy, safe and secured life. If you ask anyone to bear the suffering, they will not be happy. And if you ask them whether they are ready to bear the suffering for others.
They will most certainly refuse because it is even more difficult.

We live in a world where people are seeking for self glorification and respect.

This scripture says about a person who most unwillingly bore the cross after Jesus. Because they laid the cross upon him as Jesus was unable to bear it due to suffering meted upon him.

It brought my attention to most important thing.

Can Jesus be searching for his children who would bear the cross after Him?

The answer is Yes! He is seeking for people who can bear His cross.

Ezekiel  22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.

Types of Cross

1. Cross of submission to His  Will
Matthew  10:38  And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

Those who are not ready to submit to his will but want their desires and wishes to be fulfilled. Who is not ready to bear the cross and suffer with Jesus. They are not worthy for Christ Kingdom.

2. Cross of Self Denial
Matthew  16:24  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.

Denying oneself is a Herculean task. It means complete surrender to the Master's will. But what is impossible for Man is possible with Lord's help. Those who hold on to his pride and ego and afraid to let go of his ego is not worthy of Christ Kingdom.

3. Cross to deny Worldly Comforts.

Mark  10:21  Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

Desire of things that the world has to offer is the root for all unhappiness. Self contentment leads to happiness. Those who are constantly thinking of this worldly riches is not worthy for Christ Kingdom.

Saints,

If you don't follow the teaching and commandments of Jesus. Paul refers you as enemy of Christ.

1 Corinthians  1:18  For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.  

Philippians  3:18  (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

Saints,

If you have gone astray from the Lord. Now is the right to reconcile while there is time. Carry the cross and follow Jesus.

Matthew  11:29  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  

Matthew  11:30  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

God Bless