Matthew 27:35

After they had

finished nailing him
to the cross and
were waiting for him
to die, they whiled
away the time by
throwing dice for his
clothes. (The Message)
To win as much as possible
for as little as possible
That is the reason why a
lot of people go to
Jesus, to get as much as
possible for as little as
possible
They go to the . . .
"I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please, not
enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just
enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the
sunshine. I don't want enough of him to make me love a
black man or pick beets with a migrant. I want ecstasy,
not transformation; I want the warmth of the womb,
not a new birth. I want a pound of the Eternal in a
paper sack. I would like to buy $3 worth of God,
please."
~ Wilbur Rees
This is the story of . . .
Phillip
Or maybe it’s you . . .
He got very tired of the heavy load he was carrying...

Then he heard of this place where you could

get rid of the heavy load ...
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy
laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)
He tried to get rid of the heavy load but could not do it himself.
 Jesus took the heavy load from
his shoulders

Thankful for his lightened load he wanted to set

out on his way again when he heard these words
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for
I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find
rest for your souls. 30For My yoke is easy and
My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:29-30)
He was a bit unhappy about this
and said so...

I mean did he not come to this

Casino to get rid of his heavy
load
“If anyone desires to come after Me,
let him deny himself, and take up his
cross, and follow Me. (Matthew 16:24)
But Jesus... “I am very thankful for
what you have done for me but I did
not sign up for this”
...he who does not take his cross
and follow after Me is not worthy of
Me. (Matthew 10:38)
I want to bless you and I want you to
live in My grace
Because he loved the Lord he did
spend time with the Word of God
Matthew 28:19
Go therefore and make disciples of
all the nations, baptizing them in
the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit, (NKJV)
You must be baptized!!!
Jesus, this cross is way to heavy,
please can I cut of the part?
Malachi 3:10
Bring all the tithes into the
storehouse, That there may be food
in My house, And try Me now in
this,” Says the Lord of hosts, “If I
will not open for you the windows
of heaven And pour out for you
such blessing That there will not be
room enough to receive it. (NKJV)
Pay your tithes and offerings!!!
Jesus, you know people say this is not
really necessary, can’t I cut of this
peace also?
Hebrews 10:25
not forsaking the assembling of
ourselves together, as is the
manner of some, but exhorting one
another, and so much the more as
you see the Day approaching. (NKJV)
Be part of the church!!!
Wow Jesus, you know how busy I am,
this will be difficult, Can’t I cut off.
this peace too.
Thanks Jesus, this is a
lot better...
1 Peter 4:10
As each one has received a gift,
minister it to one another, as good
stewards of the manifold grace of
God. (NKJV)
Live out your ministry!!!
Jesus, you know I am rather shy. Can I get rid of
this peace too?
This is really easy to
carry...
 The place of His
Blessings and Grace

Now What?
Let’s use our crosses as a bridge to cross
over...
Aaah! Mine is to short, I cannot
cross over...
“Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As
in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than
sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22)
 Jesus,
Please
help me!
“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take
up his cross daily, and follow Me. (Luke 9:23)
How many peaces of the cross
that you are supposed to have
carried, have you sawn off?
Please forgive me Lord. I want to
obey You and live in the place of
Your grace and blessings