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But Jesus didn't swerve. "Peter, get out of my way. Satan, get lost. You have no idea how God works."
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Then Jesus went to work on his disciples. "Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. Don't run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I'll show you how.
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Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.