Friday, December 14th
Jesus said, "If any man comes to Me without hating his father and mother, wife, children brothers and sisters, yes and his own life too, he cannot be Me disciple. Anyone who does not carry his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple."
Luke 14:25-27

It is all a matter of right commitment. First must always come the Father's will and purpose. I am the means and the fulfilment of all the Father wills : I am His loving purpose. So all who look to Me in trust and loving service are guided and progressed along the Father's loving way. And as each faithful child fulfils the Father's will, following that path which he is guided in, so is his life fulfilled, his contribution to the world around blessed with the Father's blessing through My grace.

But each must bear his cross and take his share in My great offering. That is his privilege as a follower of Mine. And through his carrying of that token sharing he grows, matures, and contributes to the total sacrifice. Yet if his shoulder shares the pain of bearing, so does My light enhearten, My Presence strengthen. And countless thousands from all times and peoples are yoked in joyful progress in the way, looking to the glorious promise of the Father to all who faithfully progress in trust and love.