EMPOWERED TO CARRY THE CROSS

Greetings in the name Jesus Christ! I want to talk about the subject of carrying the cross.
The title of my message is: "EMPOWERED TO CARRY A CROSS" 

In our Christian journey we face many crosses that we are expected to carry in life. As we are praying for healing, we also face a crucial question:If I am meant to embrace this cross, will I do it out of a " noble" position of faith or through an " empowered" position of faith?

There is an important distinction here: A "noble" person who accepts a cross does so with good intentions, trying his or her best not to complain or give in to self-piety.
While this is the right way to embrace the cross, if it is done solely out of our own noble intentions and human strength, there will likely be some degree of discouragement, anger, or self- blame attached.

After all, some crosses are downright heavy, and their burdens are just too painful to bear on our own. " 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." ( Matthew 16:24). "..........For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." ( Matthew 11:28-30).

This is where the " empowered" position of faith comes in.
God wants to give us his own divine grace to help us embrace the crosses of life. Jesus wants told St. Paul: " My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness."

These words so moved Paul that he was able to write: " I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong" ?  ( 2 Corinthians 12:9-10).     

Embracing a cross with the help of God's grace is quite different from nobly trying our best to accept a cross without grace. Those who embrace a cross through grace find themselves depending on God more and more each day.

They find reserves of strength, trust, and surrender that they know are not their own, but that come from a loving, merciful God.
Rather than dwell on their own sufferings, they find themselves moved with compassion for other people, even as they themselves endure pain and difficulty.
In short, they become more and more like Jesus.             .                  

This is the paradox of the cross: We accept suffering not because it is good and not because we like it, but as part of our vocation  as followers of Jesus Christ.
These crosses can become opportunities for us to grow closer to Jesus and give him glory. ( James 4:8, Galatians 2:20).

The situation you are currently facing right now, is a cross that is meant to humble you and draw you closer to God.
Remember, there is no trial or problem which is insurmountable before God. ( 1 Corinthians 10:13).

What can separate us from the love of God? Above all things you are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus!  ( Romans 8:35-37).
Fear not, you are empowered to carry any cross of this world 's challenges and problems, in Christ Jesus!

Even if you go through fire or water, the Lord will be with you! ( Isaiah 43:2, Deuteronomy 31:6). Take up your cross and press on!
Don't quit and don't surrender! 

Regardless of any storms and challenges of life, you can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens you. ( Philippians 4:13).
God's grace is sufficient for you! Carry on with life.
You are "Empowered to Carry the cross" of all circumstances and situations in life.

God's grace will always sustain you, all the time.
Remember, you are what you are by the grace of God.
Without Christ and God's grace you can't do anything!  ( 1 Corinthians 15:10, John 15:5). 

May God richly bless you!                                      


Evangelist Fanuel Masikati
Email:divinerevelations7@gmail.com
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