----A Crucified Life ~~

~-"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is longer I who live, but Christ lives in me."
---[Galatians 2:20] --

--What keeps you from serving God? Is it fear of being misunderstood or even rejected? Are you afraid of what people may think about you?

Realize that your Savior, Jesus, was of often unfairly attacked by enemies. But through it all, no one ever saw Jesus worrying about public opinion or the consequences i this life. Rather, Jesus was focused on the eternal mission. His desire was for people to know Him as Savior so they could be eternally reconciled to God And because of it, He bears the name about all names (Philippians 2:9).

The same has been true of all Christ's disciples. Yes, many were not just misunderstood and rejected, but beaten, imprisoned, and even executed for their faith. Nothing stood in the way of their determination to do God's will. Why were they willing to make such sacrifices? Because they valued Christ above every other thing.

You must too. As missionary Jim Elliott so famously said, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that at which he cannot lose." Never let the opinions of others become the focus of your live. Jesus always holds the key to your greatest and most lasting rewards.

--In Touch ~~
--"Father God, please help me to obey You faithfully. In Jesus Name."