Conquered by Him
The greatest calling of all is to be fully conquered
by God.
If you will devote yourself to surrendering to Him,
He will use you to conquer in His Name. True conquest is to capture the hearts
of men with the Truth that sets them free.
On earth, you cannot measure eternal treasures. You
can only measure your true success by how much more clearly you are able to
behold the Lord, by how much better you know His Voice, and by how much more
you love the brethren.
For months before Paul’s execution, he felt like a
failure. However, on the day of his execution he was reminded of Stephen who he
had watched die at his own feet years before. The memory of the light that was
on his face that day had carried him through many trials.
Progressively, Apostle Paul became thankful that he
really was dying for the sake of the Gospel.
If you seek Him, you will always find Him. He is
always near to those who draw near. Many want His Presence, but they do not
draw near. You must do more than just want Him: You must seek Him. This is part
of your call. There is no higher purpose. Your victory will be measured by your
seeking. You will always be as close to Him as you want to be. Your victory in
life will be according to your desire for Him.
You must never measure yourself by others, but keep
pressing forward, seeking more of Him.