Death to self bring life to us and others.

John 12:24 - " Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds."

This is a powerful truth. Here Jesus is referring to His death. His death will effect the lives of millions people. His death will bring in a great harvest of souls. Many seeds will be planted in the hearts of men as result His death and resurrection.

Yet, I believe He is referring to much more than this. There is a great principle here. It is through death that we bring life and bear much fruit. It is when we die to ourselves and selfish ambitions that we are the most effective in bringing change in others peoples lives. It is in selflessness and humility that God can use us to our full potential. It when get pride and ourselves out of the way that God's light and power can be shown through us.

The biggest handicap to successful ministry is ourselves. Yet our greatest asset is ourselves submitted to God. We do have great potential in us, but it can only be tapped when stop trying to draw from it and allow God to draw from it.