I GIVE MYSELF AWAY!
John 13:37 Peter said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You now? I will lay down my life for Your sake." Especially at the instance of the new birth, many are enthusiastic, filled with so much zeal and willingness to serve, however through a period of time that zeal is not that strong any more. Few are found who are still vibrant, wholly committed and ready to lay down their life. What happened? They faced the reality, the temptations and the test in our present world. * How many can truly leave father, mother, children, friends, family and follow? * How many can do without self esteem and prestige? * How many can say NO to mammon? * How many have truly killed the flesh and all its lust? * How many have studied to show themselves approved, that they would not be easily turned left or right. * How many are humble enough to correct their errors and make amends even if they have erred in their earlier teachings and lifestyle? * How many can submit totally to the Holy Spirit? ....