Inspirational Vitamin - 02/19/08
"Conditions of Discipleship"
Luke 14:25-27
Jesus' audience was well aware of what it meant to carry one's own cross. When the Romans led a criminal to his execution site, he was forced to carry the cross on which he would die. This showed his submission to Rome and warned observers that they better submit, too. Jesus spoke this teaching to get the crowds to think through their enthusiasm for Him. He encouraged those who were superficial either to go deeper or to turn back. Following Christ means total submission to Him-perhaps even to the point of death.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"Loyalty down fosters loyalty up." - Anonymous
BLACK HISTORY TRIVIA:
Congratulations to DeShawna Davis, who was the first with yesterday's correct answer, Chloe Anthony Wofford. Here is today's question: IF I COULD SEE HER AGAIN, it would be a MIRACLE if she isn't crying THE TEARS OF A CLOWN. The capital words should give you the hint of the name of this legendary R and B singer born on this day in 1940.
Luke 14:25-27
Jesus' audience was well aware of what it meant to carry one's own cross. When the Romans led a criminal to his execution site, he was forced to carry the cross on which he would die. This showed his submission to Rome and warned observers that they better submit, too. Jesus spoke this teaching to get the crowds to think through their enthusiasm for Him. He encouraged those who were superficial either to go deeper or to turn back. Following Christ means total submission to Him-perhaps even to the point of death.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"Loyalty down fosters loyalty up." - Anonymous
BLACK HISTORY TRIVIA:
Congratulations to DeShawna Davis, who was the first with yesterday's correct answer, Chloe Anthony Wofford. Here is today's question: IF I COULD SEE HER AGAIN, it would be a MIRACLE if she isn't crying THE TEARS OF A CLOWN. The capital words should give you the hint of the name of this legendary R and B singer born on this day in 1940.
