Do You Wear Your Cross or Bear Your Cross Daily? As Christians, the symbol of the cross holds deep significance in our faith. It represents the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ, who willingly laid down His life for our redemption. However, in our daily lives, we are faced with a crucial question: do we merely wear the cross as a symbol, or do we truly bear the weight of our cross in our daily walk with Christ? In this blog post, we will explore the difference between wearing the cross and bearing the cross, and why it is essential for us to embrace the latter. #bgbg2
Do You Wear Your Cross or Bear Your Cross Daily?
Wearing the Cross:
Wearing the cross can take on various forms. It may involve adorning ourselves with cross-shaped jewelry, displaying crosses in our homes, or even having cross tattoos. It could also include crosses on apparel such as T-shirts and hats or even a decal on our car. These external symbols can serve as reminders of our faith and our identification as followers of Christ. However, it is vital to recognize that wearing the cross alone does not define our commitment to Him. It should be a reflection of the deeper transformation that has taken place within us.
Bearing the Cross:
To bear our cross daily means to embrace the teachings of Jesus and live them out in our lives. Jesus said in Luke 9:23, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Bearing the cross is not a mere accessory; it is a lifelong journey of self-denial, surrender, and obedience to Christ. It involves embracing His teachings, seeking His will, and allowing His love to flow through us to others.
Embracing Sacrifice:
Bearing the cross is not always easy. It may require sacrifice, self-discipline, and a willingness to let go of our own desires and ambitions. Just as Jesus willingly sacrificed Himself for us, we are called to sacrifice our own selfishness and live a life of service to God and others. This sacrificial love is not limited to grand gestures but can be demonstrated in the simplest acts of kindness, forgiveness, and compassion in our daily interactions.
Walking in Obedience:
Bearing the cross involves walking in obedience to God’s Word. It means aligning our lives with His principles, seeking His guidance, and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us from within. The cross is a constant reminder of the price Jesus paid for our salvation, and as followers of Christ, we are called to live in a way that reflects His love and grace to the world around us.
Conclusion:
Wearing the cross as a symbol of our faith is important, but it is even more crucial that we bear our cross daily. It is in embracing the teachings of Jesus, sacrificial love, and walking in obedience that we truly live out our faith. Let us be reminded that the cross we bear is not a burden to be avoided but an invitation to experience the transforming power of God’s love in our lives. May we bear our cross daily with joy, knowing that through it, we draw closer to Christ and become more like Him.
If we wear our cross does our lives reflect a life of Christ? We we are going to wear a cross, we must also make sure we are baring our cross too by reflecting Christ to others.
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