January 2, 2023
Notice that Jesus does not call us to allow ourselves to be denied by some outside agent; he does not call us to be ready to have a cross placed upon us; he does not call us to wander after him. He calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow him. Proactive exertion, not passive compliance, is the modus operandi of vital Christian discipleship. Surprised by Jesus by Dane Ortlund

This book highlight came up in my Readwise review today.