I Didn’t Know Yes Would Hurt This Much | Luke 9:23 | Lonnell Williams
Sep 01, 2025•50 min
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Summary
This powerful message explores Luke 9:23, declaring that true discipleship requires total commitment, not just convenient affirmation. Using a personal eye surgery analogy, the speaker illustrates that saying "yes" to God involves a painful but transformative journey, demanding surrender, sacrifice, daily sanctification, and submission. It challenges listeners to move beyond mere proximity to God and embrace an authentic, lifelong alignment with His will, emphasizing that this bold "yes" leads to profound personal growth.Episode description
In this piercing standalone message, Lonnell Williams pointed us to Luke 9:23 and declared that following Jesus costs us everything. To deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him is not easy but it is the only way to truly live surrendered as disciples of Christ.
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