You may have heard that Michael Crabtree is the only first round draft pick from the 2009 NFL draft that is still unsigned. He is threatening to hold out an entire season and re-enter the 2010 draft. Mr. Crabtree had the opportunity to show the world his talents during his college career and was rewarded as being the 10th overall pick in the 2009 draft. At this point, the only thing separates him from being on a NFL roster is signing a contract.
Have you ever been so close to a goal and turned away with only one thing remaining in your way? The rich young ruler came to Jesus and asked “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16-23). Jesus told him “If you want to enter life, obey the commandments”. The ruler replied that he had kept all these commandments and was likely shocked when Jesus said “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
It may be that only you and God know what your one thing is that is keeping you from complete surrender. God is not satisfied with being a spare tire or a nice “part” of our lives. Jesus said “If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me he can do nothing” (John 15:5). Jesus told us that “If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in His love” (John 15:10).
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