--'Whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."- (Matt. 16:25) ---- -WHEN Elisha decided to follow the prophet Elijah, Elisha did something incredible that made it difficult, impossible really, for him to return to his prior occupation of farming. After going home and having a farewell banquet, Eisha "took a yoke of oxen and slaughtered them" (1 Kings 19:21). Leaving his way of life, he burned up his plowing equipments. He roasted the freshly butchered meat over the blaze and fed everyone present. Then "[Elisha] arose and followed Elijah, and became his servant" (v.21).
Giving ourselves to God, who deserves our devotion, often comes with a price. At times, it means making difficult decisions about relationships, finances, and living arrangements. However, nothing compares with what we gain when we continue on with Christ. Jesus said, "Whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it" (Matt. 16:25). ~~ ---- 'Father, help me to see if there's something You want me to leave behind to follow You completely.' --ODB/JBS -UNBROKEN PRAISE (BE YOURS FOREVER) /Matt Redman <https://youtu.be/hpvJDyLI07M>
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]
