Sacrifice is More

I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

John 12:24-25

Jesus was explaining why He was going to die. This was the end to one thing only to produce something far greater and He tried to explain it for all to hear. By His sacrifice so many other gifts will be produced so He really died in order to live & multiply. We need to get over ourselves and stop being selfish with God's blessings. There's no greater love than to sacrifice our own life for the sake of another. That's why Jesus did and we need to do the same.

How have I sacrificed for Christ? What have I done to lay myself down for the sake of another? What opportunities have I let slip away because I value my own skin over another? I think about these questions and realize that I'm terrible at this. How many times have I said to God, "use me, mold me" but still walk away from opportunities to love, heal and show compassion. And at the same time, why am I waiting for opportunities instead of going out into the world seeking these desperately needing a touch from the Holy Spirit? I need to shape up and put my hand to the plow; not necessarily with organized ministry things but with just being an ambassador for Christ in work meetings, walking around, being with friends but most importantly going through life with my wife. I need to continue to ask God for direction but also to be flexible to go where the Spirit leads me. This seems hard but is simpler than we think.

Glorious and faithful Father, thank You for allowing me to grow by being less. You know that my mind wants to do a hundred things but that's where I get stuck; it's in the detail. I fail to move on, paralysis through analysis is my stumbling block. Help me LORD God to truly die to my ways so that blessings can be redistributed through me. I thank You for every one of my brothers and sisters that I do life with. Love You, Daddy! In the mighty name of Christ Jesus, Amen!