Making It Personal
Let us look a little closer at the presenting of one’s self to God. What exactly does it mean to present ourselves to God? First, we must lay ourselves aside. We cannot present ourselves without the power of Christ. It is Christ in us and through us.
Secondly, when we present ourselves to God we are lining ourselves up with Christ. This reminds me of the fact that Christ goes before us. John 10:4 tells us that the shepherd goes before the sheep. He goes before us for one cannot lead from behind. Hebrews 4:15 tell us that the Lord, our shepherd was tempted in every point like us and yet without sin. He knows our temptations and calls us to come along side Him.
Aligning ourselves with Christ is founded on the completed work of our Savior, and our job is to fall in line with Him. It was mentioned in services lately that Christ is the corner stone and we are the living stones that build up the house of God to His glory. To build a house of glory, we must be in line with Him and His Word.
Lastly, it is our choice. God calls us and yearns to have us present our bodies a living sacrifice but does not force us. This is the unique relationship that God has with mankind. Much of creation has no choice and obey without love and communion. However, man is totally dependent on God but has the choice to love and serve Him. So, what is your answer to the call of the Master?