Matthew 27:35

After they had finished nailing him to the cross and were waiting for him to die, they whiled away the time by throwing dice for his clothes. (The Message)

To win as much as possible for as little as possible

That is the reason why a lot of people go to

Jesus, to get as much as possible for as little as

possible

They go to the . . .

"I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please, not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don't want enough of him to make me love a black man or pick beets with a migrant. I want ecstasy, not transformation; I want the warmth of the womb, not a new birth. I want a pound of the Eternal in a paper sack. I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please."

~ Wilbur Rees

This is the story of . . .

Phillip

Or maybe it’s you . . .

He got very tired of the heavy load he was carrying...

Then he heard of this place where you could get rid of the heavy load ...

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)

He tried to get rid of the heavy load but could not do it himself.

Jesus took the heavy load from his shoulders

Thankful for his lightened load he wanted to set out on his way again when he heard these words

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:29-30)

He was a bit unhappy about this and said so...

I mean did he not come to this Casino to get rid of his heavy

load

“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. (Matthew 16:24)

But Jesus... “I am very thankful for what you have done for me but I did

not sign up for this”

...he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. (Matthew 10:38)

I want to bless you and I want you to live in My grace

Because he loved the Lord he did spend time with the Word of God

Matthew 28:19

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (NKJV)

You must be baptized!!!

Jesus, this cross is way to heavy, please can I cut of the part?

Malachi 3:10

Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,” Says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it. (NKJV)

Pay your tithes and offerings!!!

Jesus, you know people say this is not really necessary, can’t I cut of this

peace also?

Hebrews 10:25

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (NKJV)

Be part of the church!!!

Wow Jesus, you know how busy I am, this will be difficult, Can’t I cut off.

this peace too.

Thanks Jesus, this is a lot better...

1 Peter 4:10

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. (NKJV)

Live out your ministry!!!

Jesus, you know I am rather shy. Can I get rid of this peace too?

This is really easy to carry...

Now What?

The place of His Blessings and Grace

Let’s use our crosses as a bridge to cross over...

Aaah! Mine is to short, I cannot cross over...

“Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22)

Jesus, Please

help me!

“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. (Luke 9:23)

How many peaces of the cross that you are supposed to have

carried, have you sawn off?

Please forgive me Lord. I want to obey You and live in the place of

Your grace and blessings