This is what determines the strength of your relationship with Jesus.
God’s purpose for your life is impossible for you to grasp and not even close to your expectations.
The fundamental purpose of God for a believer has nothing to do with works. And, it does not relate to a specific journey in life.
God wants you to turn over your life to Him without any reservations. Jesus wants you to be obedient to His voice regardless of whether His instructions are logical or seem radical.
The cost to let go will cause you to lose your life and independence. You will belong to God and He can do with you as He pleases.
You can never be valuable to God unless you are genuinely seeking His will above all else and have no desires except to please Him.
God examines the heart of all believers. He looks at your motives, actions and decision making. This process of becoming “Christ like” takes a long time and is painful. We are self driven people with big egos. When I first met Jesus I was astonished. He has no ego.
The process of surrender to Jesus will upset your life. You might be placed in the desert for several years, denied the luxuries of life, or feel isolated. God is at work with a perfect plan. He knows you better than you know yourself.
Abandoning yourself to Jesus will not make you a perfect disciple. This is not what God is aiming for. He wants your absolute devotion to Him.
Your unyielding faith will bring the righteousness of God.
The Christ follower must get to the point where his only goal is “Not my will but Yours be done”.
Hal Hollister Ministry 