Fade Away
I was listening to a song, and there was a phrase that said, “Let all the other things fade away, Jesus, take Your place.” As the song played, I let those words linger in my spirit: Let all the other things fade away, Jesus, take Your place. I began to reflect on what in my life might be occupying the space that belongs to Jesus.
I sat there, telling God that I wanted anything and everything blocking what He had for me to be removed. I love that the song says fade away. When you think of the definition of fade, it means to gradually grow faint and disappear. Hallelujah! Anything standing in the way of where Jesus should be in my life would simply disappear. When we invite Jesus in and make room for Him, He comes right in!
I distinctly remember a specific time when Jesus entered an area of my life regarding my relationship with my husband. Yeshua spoke to my heart, saying, “I don’t want you to have the last word in conversations with your husband.” As I sit here writing this devotional, I realize how true that was—this behavior needed to fade away. But it did not happen easily. Yeshua was dealing with my flesh.
I knew exactly what He meant. In the past, whenever I disagreed with my husband, I always made sure to have the last word, ensuring he understood why things should be done my way. Yeshua was teaching me to rely on Him instead. I had unknowingly taken a position in my heart of defending myself, when Yeshua had already said, “I will fight your battles.” I had moved into His place, and He was reclaiming it.
I would hear Yeshua say, “Be quiet. I know there is a faster, more efficient way to get to your destination, but I need you to be quiet.” I did not realize that I was carrying my role as a manager at work into my home, trying to manage my husband in all that he did.
When we open our hearts and sincerely desire change, Yeshua will move in. But we must be ready to surrender our will so He can take His rightful place. Surrendering our will means being obedient to His instructions, even when we feel we are right. He is not concerned with whether we are correct in a situation—He is focused on transforming our hearts to align with His will. The other things in our lives can only fade away when we choose to submit to God's commands.
Key Takeaways
When we sincerely speak the Word over our lives, transformation happens.
Jesus will impress upon our hearts the need to move toward His will.
We must be willing to surrender and follow His commands.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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