Monday, October 22, 2007
John 12:24-28Material abundance hasn't made anyone happier. More stuff doesn't translate into happier people. Ironically, the more we have, the more we want. The evidence is clear in our own lives when our focus gets off the Lord.
As followers of Christ, we know that if we want to be really happy, and to experience true satisfaction, the one thing we can do is die to self and live for GOD. Jesus gives a little gardening lesson in John 12:24 to teach us this profound truth:"Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone;but if it dies,it bears much fruit."A seed has to die before a plant grows.We dont produce godly fruit in our lives unless we die to our own goals, dreams,desires, & ambitions.
Some may think:That doesn't seem right.I lose everything I want?Contrary to how it may seem,you come out the winner when you trade your list for GOD's list.My little goals traded for GOD's promises.My teaspoon of dreams for His ocean of purposes.No one who surrenders everything to Christ has ever regretted it.Millions of satisfied customers have filled e ages.But it's got to be done His way.
Sadly, some who claim to be Christ's followers never get very far on "dying to self."As Jesus Christ's followers,give Him our all.Stop looking for things to give you happiness or satisfaction.When u turn it all over to Him,u will find what u've been looking for all along. I've been paid for in FULL 7:54 PM