As Jeremiah learns from his experience as a prophet, God's call is demanding, even taxing. But it is so compelling that he cannot easily rid himself of it.
Jesus understands the demanding nature of God's call, telling His disciples He must go the way of the Cross, which Peter has trouble comprehending in light of his acclamation of Christ as the Messiah, and Son of God.
When Peter seeks to downplay Jesus's sufferings, He rebukes him, and then gives a teaching on what discipleship is: We must take up our Crosses, wholly committing ourselves to following God's will for us.
As St. Paul writes, we must offer up ourselves and all in our lives as a living sacrifice to God, looking past worldly concerns unto Him.
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