The Cross - Self Preservation

The greatest thing that becomes a hindrance to be in full surrender to God and to walk in obedience is the fear of death. Self preservation is rooted in the fear of death. Self preservation is offensive to the will of God. Self has to die, self will never be able to conquer self. There is only one remedy to overcome self and that is to bring self to the Cross and to allow the power of the Holy spirit to destroy the self life. Jesus Christ took the power of death, He took the keys and set the captives free. You and I, He took the authority over our greatest fears. He is Lord over all!