A LIFE SANCTIFIED AND CONSECRATED UNTO THE MASTER | MAKE JESUS FAMOUS PRAYER HOUR

Thursday 12th March 2026 The Lord is calling us to deeper surrender and consecration, desiring to take full charge of our hearts and lives. This work is accomplished through the Holy Spirit as we let go of what holds us back and grow spiritually. Yet the church today has raised many who are worldly-minded and do not understand the place of consecration in being useful in the Master’s hands. Therefore, we must raise a generation that lives for the Master and is willing to embrace sacrifice for His purposes. 2 Timothy 2:20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. If we sanctify ourselves, we become vessels fit for honor; many are used for dishonor because they have not fully surrendered to the Lord. True consecration requires giving God our all, recognizing that our lives belong to Him and that we are merely stewards of what He has entrusted to us. Living a life of sacrifice calls for faithfulness. It means allowing the Master to take full charge of our lives and resources, willingly yielding whenever He asks, trusting that His plans are higher than our own. Psalms 50:5 God calls those willing to offer themselves fully for His glory through sacrifice. True sacrifice begins in the heart, where our devotion and commitment are revealed. The greater the sacrifice, the stronger the commitment. Sadly, many today are like Esau, serving God only when convenient and avoiding anything that disrupts their peace or pleasure. Such an approach yields little in the Kingdom of Heaven. We must always remember that the call upon us is high: God is seeking men and women who will give Him their *all*. 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 Scripture teaches us that, amidst all that Paul and the early church went through, they set aside pleasure and fought for the Good News to reach the ends of the earth. But our generation is far from this reality, often conditioned to a life of convenience, never truly knowing pain, suffering, or the cost of following Christ. God has not called us to perpetual suffering, yet before we see His glory, we must go through seasons of testing. The greater the glory, the greater the price. Even when pressures are high, we must not lose heart. We need to develop resilience, remaining steadfast even when it feels like nothing is happening (1 Peter 1:11; 2 Corinthians 4:16). Scriptures show us those who endured suffering before experiencing God’s promises. David faced seventeen years of persecution from men meant to mentor him, and Abraham waited twenty-five years for God’s promises, even considering Eliezer as his heir. These examples reveal that hardships often precede the fulfillment of God’s glory. We must not be like Esau, serving God only when it is convenient. We are called to stay faithful and maintain the right attitude, trusting that God will be with us through "fires and waters", shaping us into vessels of beauty. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 God will always show up, even in the last hour. Like Paul, we must keep our eyes on Him, knowing that while our outward man may look to be perishing, our inward man is renewed daily, and our strength continues to grow. For us to see God's visions and promises fulfilled, we must be willing to pay the price, leaving comfort behind, working faithfully, and persevering through trials, just as Rebecca and Esther risked everything to see God’s Word come to pass. True fulfillment belongs to those who surrender fully and remain steadfast. Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of [our] faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. How many of us are willing to endure shame and reproach for the prophetic Word God has given us? Like Jesus, we too must be willing to face challenges and make sacrifices for the sake of others and God’s purposes. Serving Him requires denying ourselves, paying the price, and remaining committed even when it is difficult. There is nothing wrong with enjoying life, but we must not miss the moment to obey and serve faithfully. We are called to follow our own path of assignment, not competing with anyone, trusting that the Lord is faithful and will fulfill His promises. Remember, it is not by power or might, but by the Spirit of God, that we are strengthened. By surrendering, standing firm, and waiting patiently, we will see the change and breakthrough God has promised. STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA!