TRANSFERRING THE TITLE
A thought came to me. "Lord, is there any chance that You would take over the management of the whole house and operate it for me as You did that closet? Would You take the responsibility to keep my life what it ought to be?"
His face lit up as He replied, "I'd love to! That is what I want to do. You cannot be a victorious Christian in you own strength. Let me do it through you and for you. That is the way. But, "He added slowly, "I am just a guest. I have no authority to proceed, since the property is not mine."
Dropping to my knees, I said, "Lord, You have been a guest and I have been the host. From now on I am going to be the servant. You are going to be the owner and Master." Running as fast as I could to the strongbox, I took out the title deed to the house describing its assets and liabilities, location and situation. I eagerly signed the house over to Him alone for time and eternity. "Here," I said. "Here it is, all that I am and all that I have, forever. Now You run the house. I'll just remain with You as a servant and friend."
Things are different since Jesus Christ has settled down and has made His home in my heart.
3 comments:
All I can say is WOW! It kinda gave me the chills to read this part - "Here," I said. "Here it is, all that I am and all that I have, forever. Now You run the house. I'll just remain with You as a servant and friend."
So, the big questons is, are we all simply servants to the Master, or are we still the purveyors of our own places?
cas
Amen! Chills..check.
To answer your question Clark, I think that it's both really. Yes, we are servants but with free will. As we walk the walk (be a servant/Christian) our own decisions naturally coincide with those that Jesus would smile about.
cas - agree - great quote - like the concept of "absolute surrender" which has always resonated with me.
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