Originally posted on Facebook on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Jesus said that yielding life in others requires our death.

"Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain."
— John 12:24

We love quoting scripture that inspires, justifies and encourages us. But, to what end? How does it make this world any better?

Where's the light? Where's the salt? Where's the love? Where's the fruit?

For that, I need to die. It always requires death. And, it's hard. But that's the calling. That's why He says take up your cross.

But you won't readily find a sticker or plaque for that.