The Uncomfortable Truth of Authentic Discipleship
Are you satisfied with your relationship with God, or do you yearn for something more? A deeper, more intimate connection with Him requires a willingness to surrender everything.
The Cost of True Intimacy
For years, I felt complacent in my faith, but beneath the surface, I sensed a growing stagnation. I knew I needed a radical shift, a heart that hungered for more of God. The problem was, I didn’t know how to get it. That’s when I realized that true intimacy with God comes at a cost – a cost that requires us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus.
A Counter-Cultural Call
In a world that celebrates self-worth and self-gain, Jesus’ message is unapologetically counter-cultural. We’re taught from a young age to prioritize our own needs and desires, but Jesus demands the opposite. He calls us to lose our lives in order to find true life.
The Illusion of a Static Faith
Many of us settle for a static faith experience, never venturing beyond the surface level. But for those brave enough to confront the illusion, daily self-denial is the price we must pay for deeper intimacy with God. It’s a daunting task, but one that yields a rich reward.
The Courage to Surrender
So, are you willing to surrender your life for greater discipleship intimacy? Are you prepared to bravely confront your own spiritual status quo and surrender your life to God’s will? If so, your journey begins with audacious ambition, courageous confession, soul submission, and relentless resolve.
A Brave-Heart Disciple
As missionary Jim Elliot so eloquently put it, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” May we have the courage to be brave-heart disciples, never content with a static faith experience. May we hunger for more of God, and may our lives be marked by daily surrender to His will.
A Prayer for Surrender
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for redeeming my life with your blood. Empower me to become a brave-heart disciple, one who is never satisfied with a stagnant faith experience. Create a constant spiritual discontent in my heart that can only subside by daily and wholly surrendering my life to your will. Amen.
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