Then came the lordship.
We stop dead on our tracks. One foot wants to move forward as the other foot wants to run back in panic. We get stuck in that place of critical decision like someone standing on a quagmire.
He gave all of himself, withholding nothing, not even his deity. Now it's our turn. Are we willing to do the same? Are we willing to move from loving God for self's sake to loving God for God's sake? The cost is too high. So we think again:
Do we risk losing ourselves to drown in the ocean of God's purpose? What if there are no rewards as we wish or expect? No one to pat us on the back to praise us for the sacrifice? No spot on the stage to tell the people about our testimony of faith? Would we still do it?
Are we ready to let go of the answer to the question, "What's in it for me?" The process is still ongoing inside of me. In most of us, I believe. And there are no pretty strategies to get us through.
(Inspired by yesterday's message How's Your Love Life? http://www.ccf.org.ph/hows-your-love-life/)
