Beyond the Stable: Christ's Mission on EarthNäide

The Cost of Following the Star

Devotional:

While the star led the Magi to the baby, the mandate of Jesus leads us to a cross. Jesus was clear: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me" — Mark 8:34 NIV. To receive the Savior means to commit to following Him completely. The joy of salvation is inseparable from the call to submission.

• This Christmas season, re-commit to the daily discipline of taking up your cross and following the King.