This is one of my favorite verses in scripture. It's what I try to live by... sometimes it is easier than others. There is a misconception in our culture of exactly what this verse means and how it applies to us as Christians. Most of us were told that God loves us, and that He died for our sins, and without accepting him we can't get to heaven. So we say a prayer or walk the aisle, get baptized and are satisfied, but God isn't.
When we accept Christ as our Lord and Saviour, there is more to the commitment we are making. When I gave my life to Christ, I gave up my rights as well. No longer do I live for Bill Rodriguez. My old self is dead, and I have risen into a new life with Christ. He is now in control, and I do what he tells me to do. He is NOT my co-pilot, He is in the driver seat!
Somehow we forgot that being a Christian is a daily commitment. Christian, it's not your life to live anymore, but the life you now live is through Christ. "But I want this, and I wanna do that." It doesn't matter!!! You have committed your life to Him... or did you? You have to count the cost. Christ isn't just a get out of hell free card. If you are still trying to control your life, where is the faith in that? And "without faith it is impossible to please God..." (Hebrews 12:6)
Christian, it's time to LOSE YOUR LIFE and let God have it all!
Chew on that and let me know what you think.
-Pastor Bill
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