“Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin” (1 Peter 4:1).
How far will you go to follow Christ? There are some who will fall away at the first sign of adversity. There are some who will go a short distance. But you, how far will you go? The Lord gave His all and if we are to reach the prize, eventually we too will have to give our all. Come then and live into the faith which has been given you through Christ our Savior. He will lead you to become sinless.
Lord, this journey of faith is hard. I am tempted to step off of the path and walk in a different way. But Lord, You have given me the words of eternal life, where else can I go? I need Your help to walk this life of faith which You have given me. Guide me dear Lord so that I may now and always walk the narrow road that You have set before me. Lead me in the upward way of righteousness.
Dear Lord Jesus, You gave Your life as a ransom for us all. You suffered for us all. Should I complain if I suffer a bit for you? Guide me in the journey of faith so that I do not consider any cost, but the privilege that comes from a wicked world upon those who walk the way of righteousness. Help me now and always to learn from You and walk the way You would have me walk. Amen.
