Thursday, January 11, 2024

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Galatians 2:20

Judson Van de Venter wrote this about the hymn, “I Surrender All.” “The song was written while I was conducting a meeting at East Palestine, Ohio, and in the home of George Sebring. For some time, I had struggled between developing my talents in the field of art and going into full-time evangelistic work. At last the pivotal hour of my life came, and I surrendered all. A new day was ushered into my life. I became an evangelist and discovered down deep in my soul a talent hitherto unknown to me. God had hidden a song in my heart, and touching a tender chord, he caused me to sing.”

MEDITATION: Lord, I want to live in your presence.

All to Jesus I surrenderAll to Him I freely giveI will ever love and trust HimIn His presence daily liveAll to Jesus I surrenderHumbly at His feet I bowWorldly pleasures all forsakenTake me, Jesus, take me nowI surrender allI surrender allAll to Thee my blessed SaviorI surrender all

In the name of Jesus, I praise You. AMEN.