Then he told them what they could expect for themselves: “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat—I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self. What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you? If any of you is embarrassed with me and the way I’m leading you, know that the Son of Man will be far more embarrassed with you when he arrives in all his splendor in company with the Father and the holy angels. This isn’t, you realize, pie in the sky by and by. Some who have taken their stand right here are going to see it happen, see with their own eyes the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:23-27 (MSG)
Me-ology is the inverse of theology. Theology is the study of God. Me-ology is the study of me. In our current culture, it’s all about “ME”. It is about how I feel, I want, and I deserve. It is about self-help, self-image, and self-attainment. The world evolves around me, myself, and I.
When one becomes a Christ-follower, one unknowingly carries over this same mindset. That is until God’s Spirit turns on the light of Christ. Then the struggle becomes who is Lord – Jesus or me.
Jesus own words to us all is, “if anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me(Lk. 9:23-24 ESV). The me here is Jesus, not self. He is Lord. We need to surrender our kingdom under HIS domain. As we do, HE begins to transform our spirit. Our heart and will begins the journey of learning how to live HIS way.
Instead of pride leading, humility rules. Instead of self-aggrandizement, we gladly sacrifice to serve others. Instead of running away from suffering, we embrace it. We are slowly being transformed into a new creation.
We discover our God-given strengths in HIM. He knows us and is preparing an eternal home for us. HE knows how we can best serve HIM and HIS people within HIS Kingdom. The onion is peeled away to reveal the Christ-centered being you were born to become.
So the way to get there, is not by focusing on yourself, but by surrendering yourself to Jesus. Let HIM lead you through the dance floor of life. HE will take you places you would never consider. HE will go along with you to pursue your dreams, but show you HIS way of accomplishing them. You will become more and more like HIM in character and attitude. What you once considered of value, you now shrug your shoulders. You have discovered the joy of studying HIM and HIS ways.
You come to the place in life where its no longer about me, but about HIM. HE becomes your story. Your narrative. Your life. And you rejoice in the process.
Rooting For You in Christ!
Dr. Mike
Faith-Integrator, Encourager, Scribbler
“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,” (Colossians 1:9)
Books By Dr. Mike:
- Power Up With Jesus – Aspirations for a Grace-Paced Life
- The Adventurous Journey of Transformation in Christ
- Overflowing Prayers Rooted in Jesus Christ v1 & v2
- Dancing With God: A Life-Giving Worldview
- Great Business Emulates a Good God
- Stay Free…Avoid Worldly Traps
- Simply The Messenger
- Unequally Married
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