The contrast between self-abasement and genuine sacrifice is one of the most important distinctions to be made by followers of Jesus. In this post, I'm going to juxtapose the counterfeit of self-denial against the original of sacrifice. There's a huge difference between the two. Sacrifice is selfless. Self-denial, though it may seem counter intuitive, can be selfish. As followers of Jesus, we are one with Him. This means that His character permeates every inch of our being. We share His desires and DNA. Jesus, being the perfect husband that He is, overflows with a desire to serve and a willingness to sacrifice. Because we are continuously becoming more like Jesus, this desire to serve and sacrifice abounds in us as well. Sacrifice is one of the most beautiful, selfless, powerful aspects of love imaginable. Think of how the good husband sacrifices whatever necessary for the comfort and pleasure of his wife. Think of how the good mother sacrifices her time and peace...
Reclaim the place of priority that relationship is providentially intended to hold in your life.