We so often turn inward and look to our own understanding pertaining to life as we perceive it. We tend to become mere spectators in life when we in fact we are called to be lamps unto the darkness that is this world. As followers of Christ, we are to reflect His very image and nature, not succumb to the ways of this world and the sinful nature we came into this world with. We must crucify our flesh daily and bear the cross daily and surrender all if we are to reflect the Spirit of the One we claim to serve.
Jesus took onto himself the sins of this world and paid the price that we could not pay, for a debt He did not owe. All to the Glory of GOD the Father. Giving His only begotten Son that through Him we could have everlasting life. No man comes to the Father but through the Son. Abba Father loves us so very deeply. The whole of His creation shouts and declares His Glory. Why as believers do we fail so often to walk out what we know to be true? Why do we allow this world to influence us and distract us from the calling the Lord has placed on our lives while on this earth? Why do we think first of ourselves much to often? Because the heart of man is desperately wicked. We are sinners from birth and self centered by our very nature. It is only through the Blood of Jesus, Lamb of God, Son of Man, Blessed Messiah, our Savior and Redeemer, The Way, The Truth, The Life, by the Grace and the Mercy of the Most High God, that through his Holiness and His forgiveness, we can come boldly to the Throne in the name of Jesus. If we repent of our sins, ask Him for forgiveness, receive Him into our hearts, and surrender to the authority that is His and His alone, through the blood of our Savior we are then washed white as snow. As far as the east is from the west. It is in our weakness that His strength is revealed.
We must continually keep our eyes on Jesus. The price has been paid, the victory is His, we must remain faithful and steadfast to the very end. We must realize that we cannot on our own abilities be good enough, do good enough, give enough or be enough to earn His mercy and grace! It is a gift given freely when we accept Jesus as Lord and become a slave to Christ. Lord by its very definition implies ownership of us. We are grafted in and adopted when we come to the cross with repentant hearts.
Live for the Lord by surrendering all that you are and taking on His Righteousness given freely to you. Our righteousness is like filthy rags. He is Righteous, he is Sovereign, He alone is Holy, we are to be Holy too. I know it is to much for me and I am so very thankful that He provided a way for me. I love you Lord Jesus, help me to be all that you called me to be. I surrender.
