If it were not good for us, He would not have asked us to learn to submit to Him.
He has not sent us the memo and expected us to comply. He became the ultimate, visible demonstration of sacrificial love and offered Himself publicly with nothing to gain.
But, He knew we would be His Bride. He gave Himself as a Ransom for Many, none of whom deserved anything but eternal death. Yet, here we are. Loving Him. Wanting Him more. Enjoying Him. Being thrilled by His Word and His Body. And, in addition to all of the privileges and treasure, He says He is knocking on the heart's door and wants to come in and sup with us if we will answer. (Revelation 3:20)
What does that mean?
We have a tiny, limited concept of His Love for us. The mind knows it is true, but the heart rarely experiences it.
He can be trusted.
He knows far more than we.
He wants only the best for us.
He leads us with His eyes.
His heart is ravished when we think of Him.
And, we have the Indwelling Holy Spirit who leads, empowers and reveals Jesus.
Soldier of The Cross, you have nothing to lose.
Lord, I long to know you more intimately. I want to please you and I want to be useful. Please do whatever needs to be done in my heart in order that I might submit to you completely. I want to obey you. I want to declare you. I want to reveal you.
I know there is nothing better.
I know there is nothing else.
You alone are my Rock and my Salvation.