I had the privilege of spending a few days fasting with some other awesome brothers this past weekend. The largest revelation that came was a mix of a couple concepts, but mainly rested on the idea that He alone has sacrificed. This idea is claimed a lot, especially in regards to fasting; The thought that we sacrifice food, time and money for Him. What I learned is that this is a very self-centered view; It is an honor and a privilege for us to be able to even utter His name, let alone spend intimate time with Him.
The Spirit inspired this example to my brother Dimitri while we were praying.
If you received a phone call and the person on the other end of the line said "You have been selected to be a representative of your town to meet the President (or insert leading dignitary of the day here) on such and such date at the White House." you would not look at: the time taken off work and away from family, money spent on travel, and any other resources expended to make that trip a sacrifice. Most would consider this an absolute honor and privilege.
And yet, how much more has Jesus done for us that we shouldn't look at every moment that He has given us as an honor and a privilege to be even remotely affiliated with His name.
My whole view on life and service to the King has changed as a result of this revelation. I pray that if like me, you have had a self-centered view of serving the King of Kings, that He will reveal to you what true sacrifice is... It changes everything...
