The
reason the Father does love me is that I give my life; lay it down, and then
finish the work before taking it up again. Not as a victim, nor a martyr, I do
it willingly. The Father gave me this work, and the authority to do it. (John
10: 17-18)
You have been given a work to do. The Lord
either has or He will, show you that work as you follow Him and ask for Him to
show you. Just like Jesus, your work will be to serve your people; the people
the Father has created you to serve. Will you use the power and authority that
God gives you to do that work? Will you focus on; even identify with your
people and their need so that you will finish well?
Jesus bewildered those listening to Him. It
was confusing and unexpected enough for Him to say He would willingly die. But,
there have been other martyrs. Jesus made clear that He had great power and
authority. This death would be His own decision, and further, His death would
be temporary. This was more than the religious listeners could handle. The work
that the Father has for you is the same. Can you believe it? He is calling you
to willingly lay down your life. Like Jesus, you must do it willingly,
identifying with your people’s need.
Embrace the temporary death God calls you
to. Lay down your life for your people.
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