There is a very popular song entitled, "I Give Myself Away" which I verily believe can be interpreted in two ways. The first interpretation is in relation to Christ giving Himself away for the salvation and redemption of mankind - I John 4:14 - 'And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be Saviour of the world.' Jesus accomplished this by dying on Calvary's Cross and thereafter defeating Death. He died that we might have life, and life abundantly and eternally.
Jesus gave Himself away so that we can use His name, for in no other name can a man be saved, for at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that He is Lord - Romans 10:9; Romans 14:11. For Jesus' name to be a weapon for you and I to use against the kingdom of darkness, He first had to give Himself away, so that divine power can be attached to His name. He gave Himself away so that we as Kingdom citizens can use the name of Jesus as a weapon against Satan.
The second interpretation is for you and I to give ourselves away so that we can be used for the glory of God, the Father. We must present ourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God which is our reasonable service - Romans 12:1, 2. We give ourselves away which means we deny ourselves of carnal pleasures that this world continuously offers unto us. We give ourselves away by refusing to divorce our spouses, by forgiving those who emotionally hurt us, those who physically abused us and the many who defamed our characters. We give ourselves away because we love God and it is our inner most desire for Him to use us for His glory. When you hear or reflect on the song, "I Give Myself Away" remember that you are only reciprocating that which Jesus has previously done for you. Give Him praise and glory!
Apostle Mrs. Munroe.
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