Isaiah 1:19-20
If you are willing and obedient; you will eat the best from the land: but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword; for the mouth of the lord has spoken.
We must be willing participants when pursuing a relationship with Jesus. He does not push Himself on us nor does He force His will on us. We must be willing to not only accept Him into our hearts but submit ourselves to Him completely. When we are willing to do this, we die to our flesh. And through His love and sanctification, our lives transform and our hearts begin to desire obedience. I have been a Christian woman for over twenty years but not until my latest spiritual chapter have I truly exercised complete obedience. Full throttle, no holds barred, 100% " chips all in". I chose to let go of myself and let God take over. Not an easy thing to do when someone is used to being independent and controlling. But I came to the end of myself in my walk and everything was a mess from my marriage, to my health, to my finances. I was no longer fulfilled at my career and the Lord continued to allow things to happen to get my attention. And He succeeded and when He asked me to lay it all down for Him, I did not hesitate. I trusted Him. I honestly was not prepared for how hard it was going to be, but the Lord spoke to me and told me to trust Him and I did and He got me through it. Three years later, I am eating from the best in the land. My obedience and faith in Him was rewarded. His word is true and what He promises is true...for those that will trust Him. It is not easy to surrender oneself to the unknown, to sacrifice all security, to risk not only your own life but your loved one's life as well. But I love God more and I wanted to show Him, that I, like Abraham, (Genesis, chapter 22) was willing to give it all up for Him. And my life since has transformed. I am free, happy and at peace. I am independent from the world, no longer relying on man, only God. I encourage you to get yourself straight and do right by God. How do you begin? You begin by giving your heart to the Lord. By confessing you are a sinner and acknowledge your sins separate you from Him. No one enters heaven but through the Son of God (John 14:6) therefore I urge you to offer yourself up today for no one is guaranteed life tomorrow. I promise you He offers nothing but the best for your life. All you have to do is trust Him.
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