Devotion

Jesus Showed Up
 
Luke 9:23 (NLT) Then he said to the crowd, “If any one of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”
 
Jesus not only carried His cross, but He hung and died on it for all mankind – whether they loved Him or not! It wasn’t a matter of what Jesus would rather have been doing or that someone else would fill in his place. No! He had an assignment that only He could do. It was up to Him to show up for Himself – for the sake of many others – including you and me, and generations still to be born. Only Jesus could represent His voice! Even now - this process continues to play out in our civic duties. You either show up, or you don’t. There are no in-between excuses. Jesus showed us the way. He showed up for us, and it's on us to show up for each other. For anyone who would count you out – don’t you dare give them a valid reason to do it. The consequences for not showing up are too high! Show up. You’re the only one who can speak in your voice...in your vote.