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Complete Dependence “God, the Master, The Holy of Israel, has this solemn counsel: "Your salvation requires you to turn back to me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me— The very thing you've been unwilling to do. You've said, 'Nothing doing! We'll rush off on horseback!' You'll rush off, all right! Just not far enough! You've said, 'We'll ride off on fast horses!' Do you think your pursuers ride old nags? Think again: A thousand of you will scatter before one attacker. Before a mere five you'll all run off. There'll be nothing left of you— a flagpole on a hill with no flag, a signpost on a roadside with the sign torn off." Isa 30:15-17 The Message There are many who profess to serve God, But rely on their own efforts to obey, To form a right character And secure salvation in their own way. There’s no deep love of Christ in their hearts, But they perform Christian duties anyway, Thinking that by doing so they’ll gain heaven, Because they’ve done the same always. When Christ dwells in the heart The heart is filled with His love; There’s a joy of communion With the Savior up above. Self is forgotten in this communion; The will of the Lord reigns. Profession of Christ comes joyfully, Without any formality or contrains. Christ is trusted to change the character, And repentance is sweet; Pleadings for His work in the heart, Each sincere soul does entreat. Prayer and communion come naturally And a song in the heart does stay, Regardless of the circumstances, That for most would dismay. There’s sincerity of purpose And upon Christ Complete Dependence. Obedience comes naturally, Rather than thoughts of compliance. There’s no fear of failure To reach the standards of heaven, But faith in Christ’s robe of righteousness, And salvation by Christ alone given. © Copyright 2012 Maureen LeFanue www.maureenlefanue.com
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