Daily Devotionals by Ardith Keef

     A humble Christian does not have to ask "why?" 
     Above all else, the Lord has asked for Obedience, not compliance.  If we had 
the capacity to understand why, we would not have to walk by faith.  The Believer
who has to know why, is looking to approve of God's reason.
     God wants Servants who approve of His reason without having to know it.
     What does it mean to be a Soldier of The Cross?
      It means leaving all behind to follow Him.
      You have no human rights - only heavenly privileges.
      Settle these things in prayer, once and for all:
        You do not have the right to "good" circumstances.
        You do not have the right to be well-treated.
        You do not have a right to humanly deserved, earned honor.
        You do not have the right to avoid misunderstanding.
        You do not have the right to self-defense. (One of satan's most effective tools.)
        You do not have the right to achievement.
        You do not have the right to a sweet, perfect family.
     On the other hand, you have the right to stand before The Throne.
     You have the right to Eternal Life by The Blood, because of Grace.
     You have the right to be Loved beyond anything you can imagine.
     You have the right to have your needs provided - your real needs, not your list
of needs.
      Soldier, you must get this down.  There is release when a Servant finally sees
by faith that he is not entitled to certain human things.  Then, he can stop wanting 
and expecting them.
     Take the Bible in your hand.  Stand before the Lord.  Tell Him you give it all up.
Tell Him aloud.
     Tell Him today.