I Give Myself Away

I Give Myself Away

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21)

Bible Reading: Daniel 3

The title of our reflection today reminds of William McDowell’s song of the same title. It also reminds me something one of my fathers in the Lord some years ago. “Marriage is established on this truth: ‘I give myself away’.  This is because in marriage, the two individuals become one and each one has right on the other (1 Corinthians 7:4). This is analogous of the Christian journey because it involves that we empty ourselves; sinful nature, repent and put on God. It is about sacrificing self for the ultimate glory in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Apostle Paul’s bold declaration reveals someone who has gotten to the point where they are not afraid to undertake anything for God regardless of the cost. Just like the three Hebrew boys in the book of Daniel, who would rather roast in the fiery furnace than bow down to the graven image, we are reminded that the race is about totally releasing ourselves to God for His purpose. Christ Jesus gave away Himself because of love, hence, the reason for giving ourselves should be love for God. Finally, William McDowell’s lyric reads: “My life is not my own, to You I belong, I give myself, I give myself to You”. The question would be: Have you fully given yourself away unto God?

Action Point:  Pick an area in your life that you are not fully yielded to God and prayerfully decide to give it unto God.

Daily Confession: Thank you Father for reminding me again about self-denial, love and ultimate purpose of the King. Help me Lord to die to self so that I can fully gain Christ.

Intercessory prayer: Thank God for answering our prayers.

Hymn: All to Jesus I surrender,

​All to Him I freely give;

​I will ever love and trust Him,

​In His presence daily live