Born Crucified: Trading Self for Glory in the Final Hour
In a world that magnifies self-promotion, personal platforms, and the endless pursuit of recognition, the invitation of Christ still echoes: “Come, follow Me.” But for many, this road becomes narrower than they expected. There is no room on the path of righteousness for self-praise . The call of Christ is not to self-exaltation but to self-emptying to be born crucified . Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Matthew 16:24 (KJV) The Courage to Follow It takes courage to follow Me! In these last days, following Christ is not merely a decision it is an act of spiritual bravery. The cost is high. You will be misunderstood, mocked, and at times, abandoned. Yet the reward is eternal. Modern culture praises boldness for self boldness to assert, demand, and promote. But the courage God requires is to die daily (1 Corinthians 15:31), to forsake all for the sur...