As a disciple of Christ our cross is not the physical cross but the cross of “self-denial”. And self-denial is very empowering. You know why? Because this “world” is designed to cater to our “flesh”. If you are not driven by your “flesh” then this world cannot give you anything that you truly hunger after. And if the world cannot give you anything you really hunger after then this world has no power over you. And if this world has no power over you, then you have all the power over this world. And if you have all the power then you can boldly proclaim the Gospel that God has called each of you to proclaim. You see if Peter became a bold proclaimer of God’s message after Jesus told him how his end would be, then we should become bold proclaimers of the Gospel after Jesus’ has told us to deny our selves and take up our cross and follow Him as well. …