'Carrying the Cross!' — Mark 15:21

A passerby named Simon, who was from Cyrene, was coming in from the countryside [as Jesus was led away to be crucified], and the soldiers forced him to carry Jesus' cross. (Simon was the father of Alexander and Rufus.)

Key Thought

Jesus told his followers, including those of us who follow him today, that we need to pick up our crosses and follow him. [1] While Simon was forced to physically carry Jesus' cross to Golgotha, he also apparently picked up the cross spiritually because his sons, Alexander and Rufus, were known in the Christian community Mark was addressing. Paul also seems to have known one of the sons, Rufus, whom Paul described as one "whom the Lord picked out to be his very own." [2] This situation with Simon and his sons is a great reminder that if we want to share our faith with our children, "carrying the cross" is a powerful example that helps them follow in our footsteps as we follow in Jesus' steps!
[1] Mark 8:34.
[2] Romans 16:13.

Today's Prayer

O Father God, please help me live as a powerful example before those in my family. May they clearly see that I don't just "talk the talk," but that I also "walk the walk." Give me courage as I genuinely commit to carry the cross each day. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings
Luke 9:21-23
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Romans 16:13

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Our heavenly Father we worship and praise You God for You are the only living God and nobody can be compared with You. Thank You for You are merciful and gracious, long-suffering and bounding in goodness, for the gift of life and another day by Your grace. Please forgive us our sins and make us victorious over them. We pray for those who are sick and mourning, those who are struggling financially, for the orphans and vulnerable ones provide for our needs and desires according to Your will and walk with us today in Jesús name amen.

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We humble ourselves at Your feet and ask You to not only hear this prayer but respond. I pray You speak to us so that we know the next step to take. We will wait patiently to hear Your answer knowing that You will indeed answer.

Give us grace to receive what it is that You are speaking into our lives – our health, our family, our finances, our relationships, our ministry, our government, our world.  

Father, I ask for willing hearts to obey everything that You will speak. Bind the hand of the enemy from bringing confusion and loose clarity to walk in the prosperous purposes and plans that You have for us.
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*The Blessings of Consistency (1)*

Text: _Come near to God and He will come near to you_…James 4:8

One of the attributes God desires most of His people is consistency. In fact, we find people at their weakest when they lack consistency. Peter emphatically declared he would never deny Jesus, but when faced with fear and uncertainty, he heard the rooster crow (Mark 14:31, 72). He passionately explained how the Gentiles received the word of God without circumcision, yet when faced with pressure from his Jewish peers, he withdrew from the Gentile brethren (Acts 11:1f; 15:7; Galatians 2:11f). His inconsistency brought grief and condemnation. Peter would later encourage the saints in their consistency, instructing them to “stand firm” in the “true grace of God” (1 Peter 5:12). Here are five ways consistency can bring God’s blessings to you and your family.

Consistency provides experience. The consistency of Moses enabled him to experience a cooperative effort with God to bring deliverance to the Israelites (Exodus 3-14). From the time he was called to lead God’s people from captivity, he consistently followed the Lord’s leading. Although he had reservations, he went and spoke to Pharaoh, pleading with him to let the people go. He boldly informed the king of the consequences if he did not heed the Lord’s will. Ten times Moses experienced the working of God in bringing the plagues upon Egypt, culminating in the Passover and exodus. Moses’ experience with God provided the consistency necessary to lead his people in the wilderness. A constant focus and remembrance of what God had done and was doing emboldened him to fight for faithfulness. When a person (or people) experience(s) the deliverance of God, they are encouraged to walk in a manner worthy of His grace (Ephesians 4:1; Colossians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:12). This consistent walk enables us to experience the presence, providence, faith and blessings of God. Have a consistent walk with God.

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Today's Prayer
Lord, I announce and confess my love for You and for Your Son Jesus. I want to know You both better and better each day. I will spend precious time in Scripture and prayer and then watch to see how You are at work all around me so I can join that work and bring glory to Your Name. I call to You now for protection on my journey and confidently look forward to the perfect rescue You will surely provide. Deliver me, Lord, from all my troubles. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

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[6] *If I pay attention to all your commands,     then I will not be put to shame.*
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[10] *With all my heart I try to serve you;     keep me from disobeying your commandments.*

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