God in the flesh surrendered himself, entering Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. He continued to yield all the way to the cross. The charge of the believer is to follow that example of humble relent.
Daily Devotion
Lent
Selfish to Selfless
Jesus knows we need assurance from time to time. And he is more than willing to give us all the reassurance we need.
Selfless
John knew what he was made to do. He surrendered his life to God’s assignment.
Selfless
When the spotlight shines on you…will you use it to promote yourself, or will you use it to point others to Christ? Two options, but only one right answer.
Selfish to Selfless
Jesus said, “You will recognize them by their fruits” (Matt. 7:16). By the fruit of a person’s life, you will know what is in their heart. A heart transformed by Christ produces the fruit of his Spirit.
Selfish to Selfless
Show people how he lived. Tell people what he said. Explain to people why he died.
Ritual or Reality
Faith is made up of things that don’t always fit together. If it’s all packaged up nice and tight…it’s not faith…it’s a fact.
Ritual or Reality
There is a blessing on the other side of sacrifice. So, here’s the question: What’s the sacrifice standing between you and God’s blessing?
Ritual or Reality
It means we finally live fulfilled with a whole heart…filled with the One who always provides exactly what we need.
Ritual or Reality
Can you believe in the promise of God to satisfy you without all the other stuff? Is there anything in your life you need to relent?
Ritual or Reality
There will be times when he brings us to the point of choosing between him and something or someone else. There will be times when we must decide to get out of the way…or not.