Giving Up

Giving up!

"He came to see that giving up is inevitably receiving, when one is dealing heart to heart with God."

Taylor

"But whosoever loses his life for My sake shall find it..

Matt. 16:25

Giving up is not always a bad thing. Have you ever thought about that?

I'm reading a biography on the life of Hudson Taylor, a missionary who gave his entire life for China.  He stated "I never made a sacrifice"! What a servant of Christ-- he gave up everything, but never felt it...the eternal rewards clouded his view of the world and all of its charms.

I know that's one of the reasons I've suffered so much this year! My loving Father is trying to show me that what I've lost - a business, financial security, health - means nothing in His master plan! All that matters is that I give up and lay it all at His feet to do with my life as He wills.  He had to hit me pretty hard to get my attention-to show me that in FINALLY giving up, I've gained all that matters!

What are you holding onto so tightly today? Does it pale in the light of Eternity? You could gain the whole world and still lose your soul!

Why don't you let go and give up to him what you clench so tightly. He will be your all in all!

May you seek His face before you face any other today!