Christly Living
DEDICATION TO GOD
Memorise:
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. .. Romans 12:1
Read:
Romans 12:1-2
Message
To be dedicated to God means to be completely set apart for His use. It is a state of total commitment where your life, your time, and your resources are surrendered to the Lord. In a world full of distractions, remaining dedicated to God is a choice that requires discipline and a deep love for Him.
Our Bible reading today tells us that we should present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God. This is the highest form of dedication. A sacrifice does not have a will of its own; it belongs entirely to the one to whom it is offered. When you are dedicated to God, your primary goal is to please Him in everything you do.
Dedication brings divine focus. When you are dedicated, you are not easily swayed by the opinions of men or the trends of the world. You have an internal compass that keeps you on the path that God has ordained for you. Like the apostles of old, you will be willing to go anywhere and do anything for the sake of the Gospel.
God honors those who are dedicated to Him. When He finds a person who is fully committed, He pours His grace and power upon that person to achieve great things. Dedication is the secret to spiritual authority. You cannot command what you are not committed to. If you want to see the hand of God move in your life this year, you must increase your level of dedication.
Beloved, check your heart today. Is there any area of your life that you are still holding back from God? True dedication is total, not partial. Give Him your all today, and watch how He will use your life to touch others and bring glory to His name.
Bible In One Year:
Genesis 9-11
Hymn:
Onward, Christian Soldiers!
Key Point:
Dedication is the engine that drives a successful spiritual life.
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Onvoard, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before.