Let Jesus Carry His Own Cross

As they were going out, they found a man from Cyrene called Simon. They forced him to carry Jesus’ cross.
Matthew 27:32

Demons love to intimidate us into carrying Jesus’ cross. Demons threaten us with rejection, lack of worth, and punishment if we do not carry Jesus’ cross. But Jesus doesn't want you to carry His cross.

“Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.” John 13:36

We have a cross to carry but it is not Jesus’ cross which is much too heavy. Jesus’ cross was payment for our sins. We cannot carry that cross and we shouldn't try for it would be doing the will of demons and denying the work of Christ.

Our cross can only be born through the power of the resurrection. So, let Jesus carry His own cross and let your gratitude enable you to carry yours.