Sept 29.98: Light For The Day - "The Cross"

"Whoever does not bear his own cross and
come after me, cannot be my disciple." 
-- Luke 14:27 (RSV)

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"The Cross Room" 

A young man was at the end of his rope. Seeing no
way out he dropped to his knees in prayer.
"Lord, I can't go on," he said.
"I have too heavy a cross to bear." 

The Lord replied, "My son, if you can't bear its
weight, just place your cross inside this room. Then
open that other door and pick out any cross you
wish." 

The young man was filled with relief. "Thank you
Lord," he sighed, and he did what he was told. 
Upon entering the other door, he saw many other
crosses, some so large the tops weren't even
visible. Then he spotted a tiny cross leaning against
the far wall. "I'd like that one Lord," he whispered. 

And the Lord replied,
"My son, that is the cross you just brought in." 

-- Unknown 
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"And he said to all, "If any man would come after
me, let him deny himself and take up his cross
daily and follow me.
-- Luke 9:23 (RSV)

"And he who does not take his cross and follow me 
is not worthy of me." 
-- Matthew 10:38 (RSV)