Your Most Powerful Tool for Discipleship – Gospel Reading and Sermon June 21, 2020

Discipleship is costly. Following Jesus’ way that upends the status quo and the powers of this world in favor of God’s reign of abundant life and love for all brings fierce opposition from those who would rather wield power than depend on God. But, hear the words of Jesus, “Do not fear,” for in picking up your cross, aligning with those who refuse to resign to the broken status quo, and losing your life for the sake of Christ you will find the fullness of the abundant life God has in store for you.