The cost of living for Jesus!

“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

The heart of the matter in a relationship with Jesus is about living out His life through you. It is not about feeling or expressing an emotional love for Jesus or trying to show your love to Him by doing things.

The deep and piercing hurt of the cross is denying yourself and living for God. Jesus is not really concerned about your feelings for Him because they will betray you. They are temperamental and will change with your moods.

To be an effective witness for Jesus, you have to give up the right to yourself and allow God to invade every aspect of your life. God has to replace your personality with His.

“Whoever believes in Me, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” John 7:38

Walking with God is not about fulfilling your expectations or achieving a specific outcome. It is about merging your personality with God and becoming a powerful light for Him. He also wants you to be obedient to Him at all costs.

You confess Jesus before men not with a natural affinity but by the power of His Spirit. People see God at work in you through your words, emotions, actions, and demeanor. The Living Water flows out of you and draws people to Jesus.

The cost of discipleship is expensive. You have to give up your life for Jesus. If you choose to go all out for God, He will create a new creature in Christ Jesus through the powerful conviction and precise molding of His Spirit. You will be awestruck by the Living God if you let Him have His way with you!

Thought for the day: “To be like Me you have to give up the right to yourself and live for Me. When you become willing to die to self you will see my splendor and glory. I will take you to high places and give you more than you ask or think!”