bending down.

I just got back from a mission trip orientation.

This is the beginning of my journey to New York. As excited as I am, the Lord revealed many fears and anxieties that I had. But, I am in complete awe of God's grace and how He IS transforming me right now. He is breaking down my walls and stripping away my identity and personal desires for HIS. 

As I dig and read more of Jesus and His ministry, I can conclude that He scooped down to our level. 

1) He came down to us. A Holy, Righteous savior lived in this dirty, filthy world just like the rest of us. 

2) He healed. He rose. He loved. the poor, broken, unworthy. us. 

3) And most of all, He came just to make himself absolutely nothing to die on a cross for my sins and yours. 

4) He came to show us love but also to use us to show the rest of the world His Glory. 

I am realizing the depths and steps that it takes to serve the Almighty, Everlasting, Holy God. 

And you know what that is? 

As Katie Davis would say it.. bend down low. 

In other words, sacrifice. 
What do you need to sacrifice? 

To condense the list, I need to sacrifice who I am. 

I need live sacrificially. 

All for the sake of His Kingdom. 

Oh Lord, I need Your Spirit. Guide me and lead me and use me.