Questions From Jesus: “Why are you so afraid?”

Matthew 8:23-27

“No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the light unflinchingly” ~J.R.R. Tolkien

· What storm are you going through?

· Who are you calling?

· How is your faith?

· Where are you being called?

Confession

Father, I confess that when the storms of life come, I am afraid. Please forgive my weakness when I trust in myself over you. Jesus, I want to trust in you first. Help me to see that fear and death have been defeated by you through your life, death, and resurrection. Spirit by faith I trust that you will give me boldness to proclaim the gospel and face any storm.

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.