Once upon a time I was in a ministry program. One book on our reading list was, Can You Drink The Cup? By, Henri J.M. Nouwen. The introduction of the book reads, “When Jesus asks his friends James and John the sons of Zebedee, “Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink he poses the question that goes right to the heart …”” In each instance Christ is asking us to give up our lives and surrender our lives for Him. Are you willing to take up His burdens, and if within His Will, die for Him?