fullness of life and surrender are inextricably linked.

As we begin to wrap up our week on diving into the fullness of life,

today we'll explore the concept of surrendering to Jesus.

May you be encouraged instead of burdened and take whatever next steps necessary

to give Jesus your all.

Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

Matthew 10.39. Jesus makes an important

and paradoxical statement in Matthew 1039. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses

his life for my sake will find it. What does it look like to lose your life for his sake?

How is it possible to find life as the result of losing it? You and I are only truly living

to the degree that we've surrendered our lives to Jesus. True life is eternal, kingdom base, and fueled by the love of God.

Life apart from God is fleeting and meaningless.

It's for this reason Solomon and Ecclesiastes 114 says,

I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and striving after the wind.

We have opportunity every day to lay our lives down at the feet of Jesus in response to his great love,

that we might experience an abundant life only he can give.

Surrender positions our heart to receive the incredible reward of being fully gods. God won't force his blessing on us. He won't force

his presence or his love. He patiently draws us near, hoping that in response to his overwhelming

affections, we will lay down our lives,

that we might experience all the wonders he has in store for us.

Humbling ourselves before God as king, creator, and sustainer is absolutely vital in going

deeper. Pride so often stands in the way of God's

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