In the first few days of January 2025 the Lord had placed the word consecrate in my spirit. To be completely honest, I wasn’t even sure what the definition of that word was…I kept seeing it, on Facebook posts, in reading of the Word, it just seemed like every time I read something, I would see this word. Finally I asked, why do I keep seeing this word Lord? Is this a word I need to know? Is this from You? So I looked it up; here’s Websters definition.
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consecrate: to make or declare sacred, to set apart to the service of God, or to devote to a purpose in a very sincere manner.
WOW. Okay, Lord what does this have to do with me? I have surrendered my life to you, Father! I have given everything to serve you, what does this have to do with me!? What do I do with this word? I started getting a little irritated, because I had already done so much, sold everything I owned and was getting ready to move to another state! Like, why in the world do I need this word! Just being honest…
Well, here’s the scripture that stood out to me:
Moreover, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, my own special treasure of gold and silver: three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses; the gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all kinds of work to be done by the hands of craftsmen. Who then is willing to consecrate himself this day to the Lord? I Chronicles 29:3-5
See, what the Lord has shown me is that having a consecrated life is a life of constant surrender. What it means is that we don’t just do the minimum, we do it ALL, we give it ALL, and even after we’ve done it ALL we do it MORE and then, we praise Him with thanksgiving! As said in vs 9 of I Chronicles 29, Then the people rejoiced, for they had offered willingly, because with a loyal heart they had offered willingly to the Lord; and King David also rejoiced greatly.
Seeking Him and His face on a daily basis, and sometimes even on an hourly basis and dying to our flesh. I once was asked the question, what has God gained from you when He bought you? My answer was easy…He gained my yes, He also gained the smell of my death, daily. The dying flesh is ugly and extremely uncomfortable, which makes it so difficult “in the flesh” to do!! Which is why we HAVE TO LEAN ON THE LORD! By seeking God, we position ourselves to close the gap between knowing that God loves us and actually experiencing that love, along with His power and wisdom to meet all our needs in fulfilling His will in our lives.
When the Lord gave me this word, it was not clear as to why; but did I really need a “why?” Was it really that important for me to know WHY!? Well, yes, to me it kind of was important! Honestly, it was to be a daily reminder of what I am to give to Him. I am to be a living sacrifice to Him which in Romans it tells us this is our reasonable service! I beseech you therefore, brethren by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1-2. MAN!! This makes me feel like, there’s NO WAY I can do that!! Like, wait….this is way too much, but really, He just wants everything. So, let me ask you…are you willing to be a living sacrifice to the one who died for you?! Are you willing to forsake ALL things to live for Him? A consecrated life to the ONE who gave it ALL so that we could live glory to glory?
Whenever I think (in my own mind) about everything the Lord has asked of me, it really, kind of blows me away. Like, really God!? Haha! But when I take it before Him, He shows me an entirely different picture, one that is truth, one that has a sweet scent of fruit. Then, there are times I feel like what in the world am I even doing here in Alabama!? What even is my purpose here, Lord? So, this is the part where, living a consecrated life to God comes into play. I remember why He gave me that word in the beginning of January; it’s because I gave Him my YES, and laid MY own life down. I crave to live for Him and to be a living sacrifice to Him, I want it more than anything.
I am reminded of several words to a song by Plumb: God Help Me
I don’t always understand
But I believe
Help me to move
Help me to see
Help me to do whatever you would ask of me
Help me to go
(Or) God help me to stay
I’m feeling so alone here
And I know that you’re faithful
But I can barely breathe
God help me
I don’t know the future
It’s one day at a time
But I know I’ll be okay with your hand holding mine
— And this is where I am. I am currently just abiding and sitting, giving it all to my Father and letting Him pour His Spirit out on me! Hallelujah!
Jesus emphasized the importance of seeking God, as in hungering for Him and His presence: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6. The hungering is necessary in order to experience or to walk in more of His grace in our lives.
Do you have hunger pangs for Him?
xoxo
Jennifer
