In the movie "Do you Believe", there is a scene where a man carrying a cross through the streets asks a pastor (not knowing he was a pastor), if he believed in Christ. The pastor with an obvious smile says - I am a pastor - to which the man replies - You didn't answer what I asked you -.

A pastor, a man or woman of the church, leaders, who are dedicated to the service of God, believers in general believe in God; but faith is not only believing that God exists, it is also believing in his word and practicing it. Christ died for us to give us eternal life, for love, forgiveness but also demands.

"For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." S. Matthew 16:25

Jesus shows us what the way is, to die to our flesh. - Not my will, but yours be done - He said in prayer before being captured, with the certainty that in that ultimate sacrifice there is freedom.

Jesus asks us today to follow his word, in obedience by faith, with the certainty that by following his word we will obtain all the promises he has for us: peace beyond what we can understand, love without limits and eternal life.

Check what you must renounce in your life, what limits you to follow the way of Christ; declare, surrender to Christ on the cross your battles, he will guide you with his word, love and forgiveness.

God bless you!

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