Like Seeds

Jesus said, "Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds" (Jn 12:24).  

So, we know he is saying that we must die in order to truly live and, therefore live up to our potential. But, just how is it that we die?  What does that look like?  

The notion is explained in the following two verses of the passage above (Jn 12:25,26), where Jesus invites the "fallen wheat" to follow him. 

The point being is that to die is to be freed from the tyranny of self-will, choosing instead the life of Christ to be the animating force of our existence, giving the directing of our steps over to Christ. 

The choice set before us is either to accept Jesus and die to self so that we may enjoy abundant life in Christ; or listen to Satan who entices us to live for self and lose any hope of that life: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (Jn 10:10).  Jus' Say'n.