His Cross Our HopeΔείγμα

I love my lifestyle. The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic opened my eyes to how tied I am to my comforts, routine, material goods, and health. It’s easy to get stuck in self-protecting, self-serving mode. In John 12, knowing He would soon die for mankind’s sins, Jesus told His followers, which includes us, to demonstrate the same type of sacrificial love. When His crucifixion was days away, He told His disciples the time had come for Him to be glorified. He then challenged them to love Him more than their lifestyle and to do so by serving Him. If we exist only for ourselves, we miss the opportunity to honor Him. When we in a sense “hate” our lives by sacrificing to serve Him, we pay tribute to Him. As Jesus was glorified by sacrificing His life for us, He’s honored when we yield ourselves to Him. I’ve too often arranged a nice, safe, comfortable existence. I aim to seek Christ first each day listening for how He wants me to obey. I desire to live so I don’t regret how I spent my days. What can you do today to make the most of all He’s given you? What changes do you need to make so your life brings glory to Jesus? ~Susan Aken Writer and blogger