The Law of Non-Survival
The Law of Non-Survival
If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross. Matthew 16:24
The law of survival is your most deeply ingrained instinct. Christ, however, teaches us the law of non-survival. No one survives crucifixion.
When Christ was crucified, it cost Him His life. When you choose to follow Christ, it will cost you your life.
For this reason, Jesus compared following Him to taking up your cross. The deliberate choosing of the cross daily is part of our call to follow Christ.
If you think clearly right now, you will most likely be able to discover some area in your life in which Christ is inviting you to take up your cross, to deny yourself and follow Him. We are, after all, followers of Christ who teaches us firsthand the law of non-survival.
Father God, I humble myself, exalt Christ and embrace the law of non-survival.
Please PRAY!
We are asking God for the remaining world countries and U.S.A. states to receive the training of the College of Prayer. Pray with us today for Solomon Islands and Nebraska.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
Unless otherwise indicated, the English Standard Bible (ESV) is used.
If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross. Matthew 16:24
The law of survival is your most deeply ingrained instinct. Christ, however, teaches us the law of non-survival. No one survives crucifixion.
When Christ was crucified, it cost Him His life. When you choose to follow Christ, it will cost you your life.
For this reason, Jesus compared following Him to taking up your cross. The deliberate choosing of the cross daily is part of our call to follow Christ.
If you think clearly right now, you will most likely be able to discover some area in your life in which Christ is inviting you to take up your cross, to deny yourself and follow Him. We are, after all, followers of Christ who teaches us firsthand the law of non-survival.
Father God, I humble myself, exalt Christ and embrace the law of non-survival.
Please PRAY!
We are asking God for the remaining world countries and U.S.A. states to receive the training of the College of Prayer. Pray with us today for Solomon Islands and Nebraska.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
Unless otherwise indicated, the English Standard Bible (ESV) is used.
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