Take Up HIs Cross

Luke 9:23-24

23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

If we will deny ourselves and become like Christ this promise is valid for all of us. While it is difficult to deny ourselves entirely and follow Him, it is a pre-requisite for entering the Kingdom and we will "save" our lives.