Dying to Self
John 12:23-26 (NLT)
"Jesus replied, “Now the time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory. I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives. Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity. Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me."
Jesus uses the metaphor of a grain of wheat to illustrate the paradox of the Christian life - that we must die to truly live. This "dying" isn't physical, but a surrender of our will to God's. What areas of your life are you still clinging to control? It might be your career plans, relationships, or personal ambitions. Prayerfully consider how you can "fall to the ground and die" in these areas, trusting God to bring forth new life and fruitfulness.
"Jesus replied, “Now the time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory. I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives. Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity. Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me."
Jesus uses the metaphor of a grain of wheat to illustrate the paradox of the Christian life - that we must die to truly live. This "dying" isn't physical, but a surrender of our will to God's. What areas of your life are you still clinging to control? It might be your career plans, relationships, or personal ambitions. Prayerfully consider how you can "fall to the ground and die" in these areas, trusting God to bring forth new life and fruitfulness.
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