When did following Jesus start feeling like it should be easy? You can’t follow a crucified Savior with a comfortable faith. Luke 9:23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Following Jesus Means Giving Up Control Luke 9:23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself… Who is really in charge of my life right now? Following Jesus Means Embracing Change Luke 9:23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily… We want forgiveness without formation, comfort without the cross, resurrection without death. Where has comfort become more important than faithfulness? Following Jesus Means Taking Your Next Step Luke 9:23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Kyle Idleman says, ‘Fans admire Jesus, but followers follow Him.’ And Jesus didn’t say, ‘Admire me.’ He said, ‘Follow me.’” What is the next step of obedience Jesus is inviting me into? Interested in Lifegroup? Lifegroup Fair Jan. 11th Interested in Financial Peace University: Financial Peace