Dying to self

After the resurrection of Lazarus, Jesus Christ became more famous in the region. Jews saw him as the king who has come to bring an end to foreign rule.

 That is why they welcomed him saying: “Hosanna!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Blessed is the king of Israel!” (John 12:13)

What they didn't know is that he would be exalted through His death so that we can have life. He died so that we can have eternal life. For us to receive the manifestation of His life in our lives, we have to also accept to die to our nature. 

Paul said in Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Stop seeking the approval of people, trying to impress them. People may see you dying, but remember that after you death, there will be a resurrection.

Extract of the Sermon preached by Pastor Dieudonne Nahimana

On Sunday, 12/04/2014

Image "dying to live" extracted from:

http://soulawakenings.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/dying-to-self/