"If anyone would come after me,he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me"

i have found this verse in three places in the bible
1)Mathew 16:24
2)Luke 9:23
3)Luke 14:27

In Mathew Jesus said this to his disciples.
In Luke 9 it is written "then He said to them all:"
In Luke 14 He said this to a large crowd[verse 25].

So He said this to all type of people.This is what He wants us to do.
He didnt force anyone to follow Him but he told 'if any one would.......'
Are we living according to His desires??
Are we faithful to Him?
Are we just Christian or any thing more than that??

We do have to follow him because he gave His life for us.......