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Wednesday, 18 February 2009 23:56
It's possible to give God our money, but not ourselves, or to give him lip-service, but not our hearts.
 
Mark 8:34 - 9:1 -  And he called to him the multitude with his disciples, and said to them, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (35) For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. (36) For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? (37) For what can a man give in return for his life? (38) For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." (1) And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power."

Meditation by Don Schwager (RC Net):

What is the most important investment you can make with your life? Jesus poses some probing questions to challenge our assumptions about what is most profitable and worthwhile. In every decision of life we are making ourselves a certain kind of person. The kind of person we are, our character, determines to a large extent the kind of future we will face and live. It is possible that some can gain all the things they set their heart on, only to wake up suddenly and discover that they missed the most important things of all. Of what value are material things if they don't help you gain what truly lasts in eternity. Neither money nor possessions can buy heaven, mend a broken heart, or cheer a lonely person.

Jesus asks the question: What will a person give in exchange for his life?  Everything we have is an out-right gift from God. We owe him everything, including our very lives. It's possible to give God our money, but not ourselves, or to give him lip-service, but not our hearts. A true disciple gladly gives up all that he has in exchange for an unending life of joy and happiness with God. God gives without measure. The joy he offers no sadness or loss can diminish. The cross of Christ leads to victory and freedom from sin and death. What is the cross which Jesus Christ commands me to take up each day? When my will crosses with his will, then his will must be done. Are you ready to lose all for Jesus Christ in order to gain all with Jesus Christ?

"Lord Jesus Christ, I want to follow you as your disciple. I gladly offer all that I have to you. Take and use my life as a pleasing sacrifice of praise to your glory."
 
Supplementary Reading

Name Above All Names

"Therefore God...gave him the name that is above every name." - Philippians 2:9

Californians tend to be very fashion-conscious. And I'll admit that on occasion, I've browsed in some of the stores on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Where else can you find a small pocketbook on sale for $600 and a shirt or blouse for even more? Why are they so expensive? Because of the names attached to them. Admittedly in such cases, those names stand for quality, good workmanship, and status.

People everywhere want to wear Gucci ties or Bill Blass coats, or dresses carrying the name of Liz Claiborne or Anne Klein. And kids insist on wearing Michael Jordan or Shaquille O'Neil shoes. The only thing that makes one article of clothing more expensive or more highly regarded than another is the name attached to it.

There is value attached to the right name. Remember, you have God's name attached to you.
 

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Think about what it means to have God's name attached to yours. What are the implications of that for you? What difference does his name make in regard to the way you live your life?
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GOD BLESS US ALL!
Many who plan to seek God at the 11th hour, die at 10:30    -Unknown
http://his-ways-better-than-our-ways.blogspot.com

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