1. He has said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow
me” (Matthew 16:24).
2. The first disciples gave up everything for him.
3. So did Saul of Tarus.
4. Martyrs, missionaries, and faithful Christians through the centuries have done likewise.
5. If Jesus is not that big to you, you need a bigger Christ. Really, he is that big, and he wants to become
that big in your life.