A Call to Consecration
"In business, the return on your investment depends on how much you have invested. When your capital investment is large, the return can also be large. The more money you put into a business, the more possibility of prosperity, progress, and increase you will have. It is the same with our Christian lives. The more we invest of our life, our energy, and our time in the things of God, in the work of God, in spiritual things, supernatural things, the more we can expect to receive in return.
How do you inspire people who have grown tired of the failures of men and are discouraged by the lack of vision on the part of leadership? When Bishop Ray Llarena took over an ailing church in downtown Chicago many years ago, he faced all of these problems and more. He knew that only God could turn such a situation around, so rather than dwell on the problems of the past, he challenged the people to draw near to God, giving themselves afresh and anew in consecration and dedication to His plan for them as individuals and for the church. In a few short years, he was able to turn the church around.
How did Pastor Ray do this? He did it using teachings like the ones contained in the pages of this book. These teachings will work for any church in any time period. They are as fresh and vital today as ever. Consider them your personal call to action. Be blessed as you read A Call to Consecration.
