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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Monday, July 17, 2017
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-07-17-2017
This is devotional thought number 25 in our devotional series, “Essentials of Faith.” Our subject is: I Will to be Consecrated.
Here’s the question for consideration: To be consecrated, how much of myself must I surrender to Christ?
“So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33).
God wants our all, or nothing at all. Full stop.
It’s human nature to attempt multitasking. Notice I said, “attempt.” We text and drive. Not good. We have conversations with people sitting right in front of us while typing messages to others through social media. Cannot work. We cook and wash dishes simultaneously. I suppose that’s technically not multitasking. We do homework and watch television. Inefficient. It has been proven that our brains, as wonderful as God has made them, cannot actually focus on more than one thing at a time effectively; no matter how we have convinced ourselves that it’s possible. The same is true (even moreso) spiritually. Jesus said that we cannot serve two masters. We cannot love God and riches. We cannot jealously guard our own human agendas while seeking God’s agenda for our lives.
Consecration means to be set aside for God’s purposes. You do realize that all of His purposes are holy, right? So, if God has set aside those who love Him for holy assignments, we cannot deviate and still be considered consecrated. Yes, we do make mistakes from time to time. Sometimes we do lose focus. But if the trend of our lives consists of our own ways and plans without regard for God’s direction through the Holy Spirit, we nullify His plan of consecration in our lives.
The cool thing about consecration, discipleship, and forsaking all for Christ is that it comes with benefits. Jesus said if we seek first His kingdom and righteousness, He will add all the practical things we need to our lives. He knows we need finances, food, clothing, and shelter. Seek Him first. He knows we need the power of intellect to excel. Seek Him first. He knows we need wisdom to succeed in relationships, business, family, academics, the arts, and any other acceptable pursuit. Seek Him first. If you do so, He will add all to you that is needful according to His plans for your life.
To be consecrated, how much of myself must I surrender to Christ? All. Your God deserves your all, or He’ll accept nothing at all.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Monday, July 17, 2017
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-07-17-2017
This is devotional thought number 25 in our devotional series, “Essentials of Faith.” Our subject is: I Will to be Consecrated.
Here’s the question for consideration: To be consecrated, how much of myself must I surrender to Christ?
“So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33).
God wants our all, or nothing at all. Full stop.
It’s human nature to attempt multitasking. Notice I said, “attempt.” We text and drive. Not good. We have conversations with people sitting right in front of us while typing messages to others through social media. Cannot work. We cook and wash dishes simultaneously. I suppose that’s technically not multitasking. We do homework and watch television. Inefficient. It has been proven that our brains, as wonderful as God has made them, cannot actually focus on more than one thing at a time effectively; no matter how we have convinced ourselves that it’s possible. The same is true (even moreso) spiritually. Jesus said that we cannot serve two masters. We cannot love God and riches. We cannot jealously guard our own human agendas while seeking God’s agenda for our lives.
Consecration means to be set aside for God’s purposes. You do realize that all of His purposes are holy, right? So, if God has set aside those who love Him for holy assignments, we cannot deviate and still be considered consecrated. Yes, we do make mistakes from time to time. Sometimes we do lose focus. But if the trend of our lives consists of our own ways and plans without regard for God’s direction through the Holy Spirit, we nullify His plan of consecration in our lives.
The cool thing about consecration, discipleship, and forsaking all for Christ is that it comes with benefits. Jesus said if we seek first His kingdom and righteousness, He will add all the practical things we need to our lives. He knows we need finances, food, clothing, and shelter. Seek Him first. He knows we need the power of intellect to excel. Seek Him first. He knows we need wisdom to succeed in relationships, business, family, academics, the arts, and any other acceptable pursuit. Seek Him first. If you do so, He will add all to you that is needful according to His plans for your life.
To be consecrated, how much of myself must I surrender to Christ? All. Your God deserves your all, or He’ll accept nothing at all.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Monday, July 17, 2017
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-07-17-2017
This is devotional thought number 25 in our devotional series, “Essentials of Faith.” Our subject is: I Will to be Consecrated.
Here’s the question for consideration: To be consecrated, how much of myself must I surrender to Christ?
“So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33).
God wants our all, or nothing at all. Full stop.
It’s human nature to attempt multitasking. Notice I said, “attempt.” We text and drive. Not good. We have conversations with people sitting right in front of us while typing messages to others through social media. Cannot work. We cook and wash dishes simultaneously. I suppose that’s technically not multitasking. We do homework and watch television. Inefficient. It has been proven that our brains, as wonderful as God has made them, cannot actually focus on more than one thing at a time effectively; no matter how we have convinced ourselves that it’s possible. The same is true (even moreso) spiritually. Jesus said that we cannot serve two masters. We cannot love God and riches. We cannot jealously guard our own human agendas while seeking God’s agenda for our lives.
Consecration means to be set aside for God’s purposes. You do realize that all of His purposes are holy, right? So, if God has set aside those who love Him for holy assignments, we cannot deviate and still be considered consecrated. Yes, we do make mistakes from time to time. Sometimes we do lose focus. But if the trend of our lives consists of our own ways and plans without regard for God’s direction through the Holy Spirit, we nullify His plan of consecration in our lives.
The cool thing about consecration, discipleship, and forsaking all for Christ is that it comes with benefits. Jesus said if we seek first His kingdom and righteousness, He will add all the practical things we need to our lives. He knows we need finances, food, clothing, and shelter. Seek Him first. He knows we need the power of intellect to excel. Seek Him first. He knows we need wisdom to succeed in relationships, business, family, academics, the arts, and any other acceptable pursuit. Seek Him first. If you do so, He will add all to you that is needful according to His plans for your life.
To be consecrated, how much of myself must I surrender to Christ? All. Your God deserves your all, or He’ll accept nothing at all.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Monday, July 17, 2017
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-07-17-2017
This is devotional thought number 25 in our devotional series, “Essentials of Faith.” Our subject is: I Will to be Consecrated.
Here’s the question for consideration: To be consecrated, how much of myself must I surrender to Christ?
“So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33).
God wants our all, or nothing at all. Full stop.
It’s human nature to attempt multitasking. Notice I said, “attempt.” We text and drive. Not good. We have conversations with people sitting right in front of us while typing messages to others through social media. Cannot work. We cook and wash dishes simultaneously. I suppose that’s technically not multitasking. We do homework and watch television. Inefficient. It has been proven that our brains, as wonderful as God has made them, cannot actually focus on more than one thing at a time effectively; no matter how we have convinced ourselves that it’s possible. The same is true (even moreso) spiritually. Jesus said that we cannot serve two masters. We cannot love God and riches. We cannot jealously guard our own human agendas while seeking God’s agenda for our lives.
Consecration means to be set aside for God’s purposes. You do realize that all of His purposes are holy, right? So, if God has set aside those who love Him for holy assignments, we cannot deviate and still be considered consecrated. Yes, we do make mistakes from time to time. Sometimes we do lose focus. But if the trend of our lives consists of our own ways and plans without regard for God’s direction through the Holy Spirit, we nullify His plan of consecration in our lives.
The cool thing about consecration, discipleship, and forsaking all for Christ is that it comes with benefits. Jesus said if we seek first His kingdom and righteousness, He will add all the practical things we need to our lives. He knows we need finances, food, clothing, and shelter. Seek Him first. He knows we need the power of intellect to excel. Seek Him first. He knows we need wisdom to succeed in relationships, business, family, academics, the arts, and any other acceptable pursuit. Seek Him first. If you do so, He will add all to you that is needful according to His plans for your life.
To be consecrated, how much of myself must I surrender to Christ? All. Your God deserves your all, or He’ll accept nothing at all.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)