Thinking about how Jesus was forced to carry the cross on which he would be crucified… According to scripture and tradition, Simon of Cyrene helped him, yet he still stumbled and fell several times on the way to Calvary. We also have the words of Jesus: “If any wish to come after me… let them take up their cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)
But what does it mean to take up the cross? To persevere and endure, suffering and more–if need be–to stay on the path God has set before us? Continuing to proclaim and preach/teach about the kingdom of God and its justice and rightness, whatever the cost might turn out be? Never giving up, tapping out, selling out? Sticking with love for God and one another no matter what, wherever it leads? A very tall order to say the least… Lord, PLEASE give us help to follow in this way. ❤️💜
New World of Equity 