Lorisa Miller discusses the importance of self-denial and following Jesus, emphasizing magnifying Jesus, encountering the divine, establishing a ministry school, and prioritizing God's will over personal desires. She shares personal anecdotes about financial struggles and conflicts with partners, highlighting the importance of trusting in God for guidance.
Self-denial is a statement of trust in Jesus, embodying His teachings.
Teaching the next generation and enlisting older individuals are essential for sharing the true gospel.
Deep dives
Following Jesus Requires Denying Ourselves and Picking Up Our Cross
To follow Jesus means denying ourselves and picking up our cross to walk in his ways. This involves trusting God with our needs and walking in forgiveness daily. We are called to trust in Jesus for our every need and to understand that self-denial is a statement of trust in Him.
Teaching the Next Generation about the True Gospel
There is a call to teach the next generation the true gospel and how to die to self. The speaker emphasizes the importance of enlisting older individuals to share this responsibility. The focus is on moving beyond a superficial understanding of the gospel to embodying the teachings of Jesus.
The Invitation to Daily Deny Ourselves and Follow Jesus
The podcast stresses the daily invitation to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus. Even in mundane tasks like cleaning up, there is an opportunity to practice self-denial for the sake of following Christ. Every action, no matter how small, is an act of following Jesus.
Reward and Transformation Await Those Who Follow Jesus
The podcast highlights that those who follow Jesus will be rewarded according to their works. The speaker reinforces that self-denial and following Christ lead to transformation and a reward from the Lord. The ultimate goal is to be conformed to His glorious image and to eagerly await His return.