Thomas a Kempis wrote:
"Jesus has always many who love His Heavenly kingdom, but few who bear His cross. He has many who desire consolation, but few who care for trial. He finds many to share His table, but few to take part in His fasting. All desire to be happy with Him; few wish to suffer anything for Him."
Profound and important words from his book "Imitation of Christ". Jesus paid the ultimate price for our sins and thus assures our place in heaven. He bore the cost that sets us free from death! Does this mean that we should live a life free of pain and suffering? Does this mean that from the point we believe until the end of our days we should be carefree and jolly? Not a all,
We are called to willingly live a life of sacrifice and service. The operative word being "willingly". To serve our fellow man with a disgruntled look on our face and contempt in our heart is NOT the definition of a Christian. To allow Christ to guide us in living a life filled with the joy of serving those in need draws us closer to Him. Before you dismiss this life as dull and boring, how could one be any happier than when serving a Master you can love and trust completely?
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