Consecration is more than avoiding sin—it is a deliberate choice to set ourselves apart for God. Kathryn Kuhlman once said, "A consecrated life is a lonely life."
This journey requires sacrifice but leads to a deeper relationship with God.
The Bible calls us to consecration:
"Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service." (Romans 12:1)
In the Old Testament, animals were sacrificed on the altar. They did not go willingly; they struggled as they were placed on an altar covered in blood. The altar was not a clean place with all the blood and remains of the sacrificed animal—it was a place of surrender and transformation. Unlike those animals, we are called to lay ourselves down willingly. Jesus Himself prayed, "Not my will, but Yours be done." (Luke 22:42)
Consecration comes at a cost. It means saying no to the flesh and yes to God. It may separate us from what is common, but it leads to something far greater. Daniel chose consecration and was exalted (Daniel 1:8, 2:48). Paul considered everything else worthless compared to knowing Christ (Philippians 3:8).
Jesus said, "Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit." (John 15:5) A consecrated life is a fruitful life.
God is calling us to the altar—not as struggling sacrifices, but as willing offerings. Will you surrender fully to Him today?
Prayer:"Father, I surrender my life to You. Set me apart for Your purposes. Fill me with Your Spirit and let my life bring glory to You. In Jesus' name, Amen."
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