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What kind of service is the consecrated Christian called to perform? Most find that it is much more than routine. Zacharias became a prophet the moment he named his son John (the Baptist) and his lips were unsealed. He was then called to do more than burn incense in the temple... He was called to a life of such magnitude that only scripture speaks of lives like his. These are his words from the Benedictus (Luke 1:57-79)...
This morning I have been concentrating on Matthew 6 and a statement I read in my morning devotional. I am contemplating what it takes to be consecrated and filled with the light of God, and what we must do when we stumble. Pastor E.M. Bounds wrote "Consecration is really devoting oneself to a life of prayer. It means not only to pray, but to pray consistently and effectively... It puts him in reach of God. It places him where he can get hold of God, and where he can influence God to do things that He would not otherwise do."
To consider yourself consecrated requires a complete dedication of yourself to God. He does not give a measure of Himself to us; He gives us Himself totally. This morning I am contemplating the path to consecration and what that actually means.
Are we consecrated men and women or are we fooling ourselves? Most Christians view themselves as being consecrated, but are we doing those things in our lives that insures that this is true? To know the truth we must first understand what consecration actually means. It is the dedication of ourselves to God; allowing Him to sanctify us and make us holy. If we are consecrated then we must dedicate ourselves to God and His use; our lives should be centered on prayer, worship, and service to God.