Two years ago, I had the privilege of studying Beth Moore's, Jesus, The One and Only with a bible study group at my church. In the years since then, I have returned to the study to prepare my heart for Easter. Today on the day before we celebrate the Resurrection, I finished the study and just wanted to share one word that spoke to my heart. I cannot take any credit for what I am about to share because it came from the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Beth Moore, but it penetrated my heart in such a way as to leave a lasting impression.
In one of her last comments of the study, she told of how she had always wanted her life to leave a mark, an example for others to follow, that is until she read the words of Luke 9: 23 (If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.) If we live the words of Luke 9: 23 and daily take up our cross, our footprints will be covered by the mark of the cross we drag behind us. We are not meant to make a name for ourselves on this earth, but we are to live in Blessed Anonymity and have our mark (name) covered by His cross. What an awesome illustration of a life lived emphatically for Christ- our name has been covered by His.
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