What It Means To Commit To Jesus #2

Podcast Summary: “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” — Luke 9:23 In this episode, I break down what it actually means to commit your life to Jesus. Not just words or belief—but daily surrender. We talk about what it looks like to deny yourself, carry your cross, and follow Him when it’s uncomfortable, inconvenient, and real. This is about real obedience, not surface-level faith. 3 Points and Supporting Verses: 1. Stop Trusting in Yourself and Start Trusting God We don’t rely on our own understanding because we don’t see the full picture. Instead, we trust what God says because He is all-knowing. Proverbs 3:5 (NIV) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” 2. Focus on the Opportunity, Not the Burden The weight of the cross is real, but our focus shouldn’t stay on the weight. We should focus on the opportunity to be part of God’s kingdom. Genesis 12:1–3 (NIV) "Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” 3. Make It a Part of Your Nature When you follow Jesus daily, it becomes a habit. You don’t need to be told by others or even remind yourself—you just do it because it’s who you’ve become. Proverbs 6:6–8 (NIV) “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.” ----- I take biblical truth and apply it to everyday life. Practical wisdom to help you grow, make better decisions, and follow Jesus daily. Follow along and keep growing—learning to live this out one day at a time.