Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. –Matthew 16:24-25
We have been focusing on what it means to deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Jesus so that we can lose our life in Him which leads to abundant and eternal life.
Have you felt the Holy Spirit speaking to you? What I would like you to do is spend some time listening for the Spirit’s direction. Then take the time to journal or write down what you hear. And if you’re brave enough – and I think this is an important step for serious change – tell someone what you’ve heard.
When we speak out what God has spoken to us we are more likely to have behavioral transformation. And isn’t that what seeking the Holy Life is all about? It’s about being changed, transformed, made new in the image of Christ. This doesn’t happen quickly or easily it happens relationally. We must listen for the Spirit and then we must act. It may seem like baby steps at times, but if we’re taking steps then the next thing we know we’ll be striding out in holiness.
”Father, we’re listening for Your voice today. We know You speak in love not condemnation. Thank You. Amen.”
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