For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospels will save it. (Mark 8:35 NKJV)
What's interesting about this is the verse says that if we desire to save our lives it is a problem. Not whethever we do or not is immaterial it is more the intention of the heart. if it is our desire, where springs the outome of our lives. So it boils down to what is your heart set on? Is it set on growing in the matters of God? Or is it set on keeping everything as it is, the status quo.
If our desire is truly to grow in Christ, I mean that growth in Christ becomes the desire of our heart then we have an alignment of our will and God's will. When this happens all of the things that come our way whether they are good, bad or indifferent can be useful in God's hands toward growing us into the image of Christ. Conversely if our desire is to remain as we are which is another way of saying "saving our lives" if we are intent on keeping things the same and comfortable around us then we will be disturbed by almost everything that comes our way. Good, bad or indifferent, it will not matter. So what is your heart set on. God is always teaching, always urging us to grow. Are we willing to be in on what He is doing in us or are we trying to save or preserve our lives as they are?
APPLICATION
Today I will ask my wife to keep me accountable to any stubborn way in me and to point it out so that I am more plyable and attentive to what God may be doing in my life.
Welcome
One of the most effective ways to allow the Word of God to affect your life is to study it inductively. That is what this blog is all about. Typically one verse per day will be mined for insight and then followed up with how I plan to implement that insight practically. My prayer is that in some way you find this useful in your journey and that it may impact you positively. -G
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