Makers Magazine - Spring 2024 - Flipbook - Page 9
Jesus didn’t call us to be comfortable. He
called us to be FAITHFUL
If we are only faithful when it’s easy, we aren’t faithful at all. The greatest joy we will
ever know is when we leverage all that we have and all that we are to live on mission
for Jesus. That is why God created you. That is why Jesus saved you.
When we look at all that those who came before us had to deal with and struggle
through, how can we do any less? How can we offer the God who gave us His Son any
less than every part of our lives? Church we have a mission that is bigger than us. We
have a reason to let go of ourselves and live for something greater.
It’s time we stopped living for ourselves, focusing on ourselves, and bringing that
“I” into church and our relationship with God. In the Kingdom of God; we is always
greater than me. Jesus calls us to die to ourselves. To deny ourselves. To love others as
we love ourselves.
The Christian life is not about us, it’s about letting go of ourselves so we can know,
follow, serve, and love Jesus effectively. When you become a Christian, you die. You
die to yourself. You stop thinking about yourself. The life we live in Christ is a life
that is devoted to Christ.
SO LET’S BE CLEAR:
Jesus doesn’t need us.
He graciously offers us the opportunity to be a part of what He is doing.
In His goodness and love God allows us to participate in His redemptive
work in the world.
He lets us be a part of His transformative work.
He gives us the privilege of partnering with Him to invest in a kingdom that lasts
forever. Do not be deceived into thinking that means He needs you.
If we chose not to engage, not to participate, the Gospel will still advance. God will
just use someone else to do so and we will miss out on the joy of Jesus.
BY TYLER EDWARDS
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