1 Corinthians 15:36 Foolish one, what you sow is not made alive unless it dies(NKJ)
Have you ever held onto something so tight, that it was just not working? You try to do things your way, you plan it, you realize you have a treasure within you and nothing is coming out as you had hoped.
Look at the life of Jesus. Jesus knew there was a plan and a purpose for Him. He knew he was the son of God since a child, yet he did nothing about it until his father in heaven released him for the work. I have often thought about the life of Jesus. He knew who He was, He also knew that one day he would raise the dead and heal the sick. I imagine that at times he wondered why it was taking so long.
I have been in a place where I hold on so very tight to what has been deposited in me. I have on my own effort tried to get things right. I have also realized that in doing this, my gift does not work.
It´s not until I let it go, that the Lord revives it again. Jesus died on the cross, but he did no stay there. Jesus resurrected to a greater glory than when he walked the earth. So will our gifts.
Perhaps it´s time to let go of what you are holding onto so hard. When we let go, we let go to the Lord. We realize that it´s not by power nor might, by by His spirit. See your gift prosper to a resurrected glory in Him.
Blessings
David
October 6, 2008 at 7:58 am
Wow…love this post.
We grip so tightly onto the things that are ‘alive’ — our plans, our finances, our very lives.
Yet this Scripture – and others – remind us that we need to let things go and let them die before we find new birth.
Great post and excelletn reminder!
David
http://www.redletterbelievers.blogspot.com
David
October 6, 2008 at 7:58 am
Wow…love this post.
We grip so tightly onto the things that are ‘alive’ — our plans, our finances, our very lives.
Yet this Scripture – and others – remind us that we need to let things go and let them die before we find new birth.
Great post and excelletn reminder!
David
http://www.redletterbelievers.blogspot.com
Sidharth
October 5, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Amen,
Theres another verse that better explains it:
“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.” John 12:24
I am learning to place everything on the altar- my relationships (especially close friends), Imrah, gifts, my education…
Sidharth
October 5, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Amen,
Theres another verse that better explains it:
“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.” John 12:24
I am learning to place everything on the altar- my relationships (especially close friends), Imrah, gifts, my education…