If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
It's pretty clear, it's all about denying yourself, taking up your cross and following Him. But the world wants you to do the exact opposite. We are in a world that celebrates selfish ambition. We live in a world that teaches self preservation and indulgence as our primary need.
This is why Jesus confronted the rich young ruler. He didn't tell him to sell everything he owned because owning things is evil. He said it because he knew the young man's heart and he knew that the he was not willing to die to the Lord and give himself up.
Jesus doesn't come to our door every day telling us to sell everything we have. Instead he knocks to get into our hearts, souls and mind. When we reach the point when we can say, "OK Lord, less of me and more of you" that's when we find ourselves knowing that we belong to the Lord which comes with great benefit.
I love Matthew 5:5 "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." but the message version really brings it to light:
You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less.
That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be
bought.
1 comment:
I really like the message version of said verse. Wow to be content with yourself in the Lord is to know your true value!
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