Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by to bear His cross. Mark 15:21 

“Take one for the team” is a common phrase that means someone to willingly accept an unpleasant task, hardship, or personal sacrifice so that the rest of your group, friends, or colleagues can benefit or avoid discomfort. To be in that position takes courage, strength, and complete surrender.  

 In today’s verse, we read about a certain man named Simon, who helped Jesus by carrying His cross to the place of crucifixion. Jesus was beaten so badly that He could barely stand, much less carry a heavy piece of wood in which He’d die upon. Simon took one for the team of believers that day by carrying that cross, so you and I could experience God’s forgiveness through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature”. Mark 16:16

 As a child of God, you should take part in the words of Jesus Christ by sharing the message of salvation to the people around you. It shouldn’t be a painful message to share, yet we are oftentimes are afraid to discuss Jesus with those who are opposed to believe in Him, or want anything to do with religion. But, unless you speak up, how will they know the truth of God’s willingness to forgive sin and have a personal relationship with His creation?

 This blog is not only to encourage you, but myself included, to share the message of Jesus Christ. By doing so, we take part with other believers in spreading the gospel to those outside the faith. Are you wiling to take one for the team of Christ?