Christ did the great work on our behalf clearing the way for us to have a restored relationship with God - our sins forgiven Our suffering brought our healing Now He calls us to take up our cross and follow Him Peter says quot For you were called to this because Christ also suffered for you leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps quot Those who follow Christ are called to a life of sacrifice dying to self and willing to do what is difficult and costly for the sake of our Savior
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