THE CROSS TO CARRY.

Today is another day that the Lord has made and we should all rejoice and be glad in.i salut you and i thank God for you and for all he has done for you, be thankful for all. Sometimes many of us wonder if as a child of God we should carry a cross, this kind of cross am talking is that of a burden problems of life, not the one you put on your neck. Many believers are lost in the notion and lies that to be a child of God, you won't have a problem, i have also heard so many times prechers and evangelist tell the people that if you come to jesus you will be blessed and have no problem or burden, troubles this is not true. so let's go into the bible and see what it is about the cross to carry. In Christianity, the concept of "carrying a cross" is a metaphorical expression that originates from Jesus' words in Matthew 16:24-25 and Mark 8:34. In these passages, Jesus says: "Whoever want's to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever want's to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it." In this context, "carrying a cross" represents the idea of accepting one's own personal suffering, struggles, or hardships as a way to follow Jesus and serve Him. It's not about literally carrying a physical cross, but rather about embracing the challenges and difficulties that come with being a Christian. So the notion of a christain or a believer not having to go through stress of life is absolutly not true but a lie originating from satan and his demons to sway people from God. When people come to God with those kind of expections which never becomes a reality they will leave the church and go deeper into the world in disappoinments. (Matthew 10 :38 Amplified Bible)And he who does not take his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] is not worthy of Me. This verse of the words of jesus catagorically expresses what should be the expections of every true child of God and followers of jesus, many present day foolowers of Jesus don't want to hear this, christains are always looking for an escape routh out of the tribulations that comes with living for Jesus. After jesus accended into heaven, many of his followers went through great percecution many were killed the apostles died in very unimagineable ways, stephen was stoned to death,if you are living in the western world orany other part of the world you many not have experinced or probably not heard of anything like percecution but i can tell, you that currently right now all over the world true christains followers of Jesus are going through that right, in places like Nigeria, pakistan,Iran, India and so many other places around the world their is an increase in the perscution of followers of jesus how prepared are you to carry the cross for the sake of your faith in Jesus? The agreement to be a follower of Jesus and a true christain comes with the willingness to be ready for anything that comes your way the path of journey your have embarked on, stop thinking you have no cross to carry if thats what you want then you are not ready to be for Jesus. (John 19:17 Amplified Bible) So they took Jesus, and He went out, [a]bearing His own cross, to the place called [b]the Place of the Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus beared his own cross and died for you, he never rejected it you should do like wise for jesus as he did for you. Before i round up let me highlights soe points for you to always rememberas you carry the cross daily for your love for Jesus. So, do believers in Jesus have a cross to carry? The answer is yes. Here are some ways in which Christians may carry their own crosses: (1)Personal struggles: We all face trials and tribulations in life, such as illness, financial struggles, relationship issues, or personal doubts. These challenges can be our own "cross" to bear. (2)Ministry and service: As Christians, we may be called to serve others, share our faith, or support those in need. This can be a cross we carry as we sacrifice our own interests and desires for the sake of others. (3)Spiritual warfare: As followers of Jesus, we may encounter spiritual opposition from Satan or other forces that seek to distract us from our faith. This can be a cross we carry as we resist temptation and stay committed to our Lord. Persecution or ridicule: Unfortunately, some Christians may face persecution or ridicule from others due to their faith. This can be a heavy cross to carry, but one that requires courage and trust in God. (4)Internal struggles: We may also struggle with internal conflicts, such as feelings of guilt, shame, or inadequacy. These inner struggles can be our own "cross" to bear as we seek to overcome them through prayer and self-reflection. Remember, carrying a cross is not about complaining or feeling sorry for ourselves. Rather, it's about embracing the challenges of following Jesus and trusting in His power and provision to help us overcome them. In summary, believers in Jesus do carry their own crosses – not just physically, but also spiritually and emotionally. However, it's essential to remember that with God's help, we can overcome these challenges and find strength and comfort in Him.