"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." -Hebrews 12:1-3
"He chose to be mistreated along with the people of
God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He regarded
disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of
Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. By faith he left
Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevere because he saw him who is
invisible." -Hebrews 11:25-27
"Our God come and will not be silent; a fire devours
before him, and around him a tempest rages." -Psalm 50:3
Men, if Christ could suffer punishment, pain, and people's
hatred for doing the right thing, certainly we can attempt to live this kind of
a lifestyle as well. We need to stop playing this life safe. God isn't
concerned with our comfort. No, he's stirring a fire inside our hearts to reach
the lost and help the people heading down the path to hell without Christ. This
passage says to let go of everything that entangles us and holds us back. He
tells us to persevere by keeping our eyes on him and going forward in his
strength. We do this by constant prayer, Bible study, and surrounding ourselves
with positive friends, mentors, and accountability partners. Don't get tired
living this lifestyle! Activate your faith and trust God that he will keep his
promises that relate to your life and his specific plan for you as a man of
God.
This second passage is powerful men! Could people say this
about you in your walk with God? Could somebody say you are deciding to sell
out to God and live dangerously as you risk it all for God and his best for you?
I promise, he will take you places you never thought possible if you surrender,
obey, and trust him as you activate your faith in his truths of the Bible. He
said it so we MUST believe it and not let Satan tell us differently. Satan
knows if he can get us to doubt God's promises we will become ineffective as
obedient men and leaders in God's army. Look forward to your reward by trusting
in the invisible God. He'll break down walls in your life! Remember, we serve
the God of the Bible today that once parted the Red Sea to protect his
children. He made a way when there wasn't one. He's still that God, men.
Surely, he can take care of whatever you're struggling with today if you will
trust him 100%.
How powerful is this verse in Psalms that says that God WILL
NOT be silent because he is consumed by a holy passion and fire that he imparts
on behalf of his children, us. This life isn't about us by any means but we
serve a God who is crazy about his love for us! Embrace his love and care as
you surrender completely and you plug into God's holy passion and fire. It's
available to you if you will put your whole trust and faith in Christ.
Surrender all men! Not 99.9% but 100%. He will work through your life to reach
others and will give your life so much fulfillment, joy, and purpose! If you
don't know how to surrender a 100% of your life then go get on your knees and
tell God you want to do it and ask him to show you how. Ask him to break
through your ignorance of what surrender looks like and how to live a lifestyle
completely surrendered to him. Do this and let him do the rest!
"Dear Father, please consume me with your holy
passion and fire to reach others with your love."
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