SUNDAY SERMON ON THE BLOG – THE ROAD TO GLORY!

He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. - Mark 8:31.

Knowing Jesus is God's Messiah is one thing, following Jesus as our Lord is quite another. Getting our minds, hearts, and lives to all line up is always a challenge.

Once Jesus' disciples confessed Him as the Christ, He knew He had to teach them the real road to glory. Each of the Gospels reminds us that this road led to the cross of agony before it led to the crown of glory.

The early church captured it in a song that reminded them that they, too, must walk that same road. We are a heaven-bound people, but we can be sure that we will encounter potholes and bumps along the road, and even steep hills to climb as Satan tries to derail, and defeat us.

Our Saviour, however, has already walked this road, and He is our great reminder, that the path leads us to share in his glory too.

Loving Father, I know several believers who are struggling to follow Jesus faithfully. Lord, I ask that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you give them the strength and the courage to endure, and that you use me to encourage them, and to help them through this dark time in their lives. I want to specifically mention several people by name, and ask you to bless them. In the wonderful and mighty name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged!
GBYAY