Unshakeable Kingdom Unwavering Warrior

S ESSION 2: M AKE THE S ACRIFICE • 33

As unwavering warriors of Christ’s unshakeable Kingdom, we must learn to . . .

• Work the Plan: Learn the discipline of following strategy • M AKE THE S ACRIFICE : Unconditionally surrender all to represent Christ • Learn to Wait: Endure trial and struggle as you seek God’s leading and will

I. Contact: What Is the Meaning of True Sacri fi ce for Christ?

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Realizing Christ’s Authority

The center of dispute in the whole universe relates to who has the authority. We have to contend with Satan by asserting that authority is with God. We have to set ourselves to submit to God’s authority and to uphold God’s authority. We must meet God’s authority face- to-face and have a basic realization of it. Before Paul realized authority, he wanted to eradicate the church from the earth. But after he met the Lord on the way to Damascus, he realized that it was dif fi cult to kick against the goads (God’s authority) with his feet (man’s energy). He immediately fell down, acknowledged Jesus as Lord, and submitted to the instruction of Ananias in Damascus. Paul met God’s authority. At his conversion, Paul was brought not only into a realization of God’s salvation , but also into a realization of God’s authority [italics mine]. ~ Watchman Nee. Spiritual Authority . p. 3 __________________________________________________________

Answer the following statements on the nature of sacri fi ce as either true or false. Spend some time thinking about what you know or have heard about sacrificing and surrendering all for Christ, to fulfill his plan for the world. Circle the correct answer, as you understand it.

T or F

1. It is possible to serve Christ our captain with honor without sacrifice.