A reminder and scripture after a night at the upper room (bible study). Surrendering. Peter began to say to Him, ’See, we have left all and followed You’ —Mark 10:28. Good way to start the emptiness is to say- “I’m going to give myself to God because I want to be delivered from sin, because I want to be made holy.” Being delivered from sin and being made holy are the result of being right with God, but surrender resulting from this kind of thinking is certainly not the true nature of Christianity. Our motive for surrender should not be for any personal gain at all. We have become so self-centered that we go to God only for something from Him, and not for God Himself. It is like saying, “No, Lord, I don’t want you; I want myself. But I do want You to clean me and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I want to be on display in Your showcase so I can say, ’This is what God has done for me.’ ” Gaining heaven, being delivered from sin, and being made useful to God are things that should never even be a consideration in real surrender. Genuine total surrender is a personal sovereign preference for Jesus Christ Himself. Anything less wouldnt be Spiritually healthy. Sleep in his Spirit--its healthy for your soul. Gods grip.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 04:28:44 +0000
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