As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, O God (Ps. 42:1).
Unconditional surrender to God’s will brings incredible happiness and blessing. Christ Himself said, “God blesses those who realize their need for Him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs” (Matt. 5:3). This indescribable blessing begins when we realize our total inability, and place our full trust in God, obeying His will to such an extent that, we become citizens of His Kingdom.
The world says, “Grab everything you can, and hold on to what you have.” The Christian says, “He must become more and I must become less.”
Most people find it difficult to be dependent. Our independence and self-reliance mean so much to us. But this independence is an illusion - the big lie that Satan plants in our hearts. The rich fool’s sin was not that he was rich, but that he left God out of the equation.
Can you be happy if you hand over control of your life? Yes, if you hand it over to Jesus Christ. Then you will know a quiet happiness that no one can take from you. Real happiness in life can only be found when you have become completely dependent on God.
The essence of sin is selfishness and self-interest. The essence of salvation is surrender and dedication. Then your thirst is quenched and your hunger satisfied, because the Good Shepherd has brought you to green pastures and quiet waters where there is peace.
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