Questions From Jesus: "“What Good is it for a Man to Gain the Whole World, Yet Forfeit His Soul?”"

Read Mark 8:31-38

“I think most of us have tasted the appetizer of being a disciple… but we may not be enjoying the main course.” ~Asil Treblig

What does the life of a disciple look like?

The Demands:

1. Deny yourself.

2. Take up His cross.

3. Follow Him.

The Reason:

4. To save your life, you must lose it.

5. You can’t gain the world and eternal life.

The Warning:

6. How you treat Jesus now, is what you can expect in eternity.

Confession

I confess my desires to serve and live for you are strong, but my flesh is often stronger. My actions don’t always live up to my desires, or the expectations you have for me as your disciple. My confession that you are my Lord and Savior needs to be backed up by a life of surrender, sacrifice, and discipleship. Help me daily to live for you - and not this world, to surrender to you – and not the desires of my flesh. As you suffered and gave so much for me, may I carry your cross in this life and live for you, and be found in you today and for all eternity.

Questions From Jesus: "What do you want me to do for you?"

Read Matthew 20:29-34

“There are a lot of things we may want from Jesus… but what is it that we really need? Now that’s the real question.” ~Asil Treblig

Jesus is still asking us that question today! Cry out, from your heart…

1. Jesus hears our cries.

2. Jesus rewards persistence.

3. Jesus wants us to see.

4. Jesus always gives graciously.

Confession

Jesus, give me eyes to see. To see you in everything. Capture my heart, so I will see everything from your perspective.

• I need to see my pains, heartaches, and struggles—not as something to get over, but as providences to grow through.

• I need to see time as a gift to be stewarded, and all my resources as the currency of grace, not as the basis of my security.

• I need to see myself hidden in you, delighted in by you, and being kept for you.

• I need to see others—all others, as you see them, with eyes of compassion, mercy, and grace.

• I need to see this world as passing away, and the reality of your Kingdom becoming more and more clear.

And I can’t wait to see you Jesus, face to face. Amen