TEXT MARK 8:34 -37
THE OVERWHELMING POWER OF SACRIFICE
[34]And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
[35]For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
[36]For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
[37]Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Dearly beloved, the Lord Jesus said that whoever would follow Him, must deny himself.
What does it mean to deny yourself?
Following Jesus means disowning one"s self and giving allegiance to Christ alone.
This means giving Him allegiance down to the very depth of our being.
Is Jesus the Lord of your life or is He only a saviour in your life?
Christian maturity begins when Jesus ceases to be just a provider but becomes your Lord also.
It is when He becomes your Lord that you begin to live a life of sacrifice for Him.
It is only at this time that you can hear the voice of the spirit making radical requests from you.
Doing radical things for Jesus is not carrying chairs on your head while dancing and disrupting the service.
It's about hearing dangerous instructions from God and performing them promptly when they come.
When was the last time God asked you to do something unique for Him?
God bless you.
With the God I serve, nothing shall be impossible.
Your case is not
bigger than God.
May you have a God filled day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Your Victory is already guaranteed
It is well, do not give up, with God all things are possible
(Please be a blessing to seven persons by sending to them devotionals)
For further reading,
Ezra 6,7.
Pastor Obi Ejikeme
Senior Pastor
House of faith, Nigeria
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