What did Jesus really ask his disciples to do when he said, "Follow me"? We might answer this in different ways. We could say he was asking them to become his pupils. After all, a disciple is one who follows. We could also say he was calling them to be fishers of men. That is …
The Zone of Entire Consecration: Part 2
He came to Jesus and asked, "Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life" (Mark 10:17)? His question appeared genuine. A good question. Jesus' first response was what he wanted to hear: "You know the commandments..." (Mark 10:19). That, he could do! In fact, that is what he had done. He …
The Zone of Entire Consecration: Part 1
Entire consecration to God is the seed bed of the life of holiness and growth in grace. In his book, The Secret of Spiritual Power, G.D. Watson defines the "zone of entire consecration" by highlighting the nature of consecration. He explains: 1. "...entire consecration has reference to our relation to the will and service of God." …
Three Reasons Why You Can Surrender All
The struggle of entire consecration to God is always an issue of trust. Can I trust him with my future? Can I trust him with my calling or career? Can I trust him with the selection of my partner? Can I trust him to provide? Can we trust him to protect? Can I trust him to bring me joy and satisfaction? Does he know what …