A True Disciple

corruption. All that we do should be done with a high degree of excellence gained from knowing and applying the Word of God. As we practice these things, we can expect God to open doors for us to advance His kingdom by sharing the gospel and making disciples. We should also live in anticipation of His imminent coming, making the most of the opportunities He gives us each day. As we pray and believe that God is who He says He is, and that He rewards those who seek Him, we can expect Him to do more than we can ask or think according to the power that is at work in us (Heb 11:6 & Eph 3:20). Surrendering to God means that we are consenting to His will and His ways. It is a self denying life. Jesus said, “ if anyone will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me ” (Lu 9:23). Surrendering is a daily exercise. We must choose to “ set [our] minds on things above not on the things that are on the earth ” (Col 3:2). In a practical sense, that means worldly lusts are to be denied, deeds of the body are to be put to death, carnal desires are not to be gratified, and no provision is to be made for the flesh. When we surrender our will to God ’ s will and trust Him, He causes the consequences of our decisions to always work for our good. We have the assurance that He will provide everything we S is for SURRENDER

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