You have responded to the call of Jesus, forsaken all, and followed Him into abundant life.

“and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” (Mk 10:21)

“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (Jn 10:10)

“So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be [ou dunamai] My disciple [mathetes].” (Lk 14:33)

“If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.” (Jn 12:26)

“My sheep [probaton] hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” (Jn 10:27)

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

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

“Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” (Mk 8:34)

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

“And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.” (Lk 14:27)

“Come to Me, all you who labor [kopiao] and are heavy laden [phortizo], and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle [praos] and lowly in heart [tapeinos], and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matt 11:28-29)

“So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” (Lk 18:22)

Reading: Judg 17-21; Mk 10