“Many will follow him as far as the breaking of bread, but few will remain to drink from his passion. Many are awed by his miracles, few accept the shame of His cross." Thomas a’ Kempis
a’ Kempis’ essay is entitled the “Royal Road” and he centers in on the necessity of the cross in our development of Christ likeness. I ask myself if choosing the cross means choosing shame. I finally landed on the promise that we are saved to live in Christ and for Christ. What we have to recognize is that shame and suffering may certainly be a part of that. What is incredible is that finding ourselves in Christ is worth it. Our salvation and God’s mission was worth it to him and whatever struggle we may have is worth knowing him fully. I think.