The Son of Man Will Be Delivered
As we step into 2026, we must recognize that following Jesus is not a path of comfort but a journey of radical transformation. The world promises ease and prosperity, but Christ calls us to something far deeper. In Luke chapter 9, we see Jesus revealing His true mission not as a conquering king but as a sacrificial savior. His power is not about dominating others but about surrendering everything for our redemption. When we encounter the majesty of God, we are confronted with a choice: will we live for ourselves or will we deny ourselves and truly follow Christ?
Discipleship is not about cherry-picking the comfortable parts of Scripture but embracing the entire gospel message. Jesus tells us to take up our cross daily, a call that demands we die to our own desires and live fully for Him. This means facing hard truths, confronting our sin, and allowing God to reshape our hearts. When we understand the depth of Christ's sacrifice - that He, with all power and authority, chose to be delivered into human hands for our sake - we cannot remain unchanged. Our response must be total surrender, a life that says less of me and more of Him. Will you count the cost and follow Jesus completely this year?
