Are You Ready to Be Taken Down?

The following illustration comes from Rev. Duane Maxey.

Oliver Cromwell once visited Yorkminster Cathedral in England, and his attention was drawn to twelve silver statues of the apostles, which stood near the ceiling of one of the cathedral apartments. Looking upon them for a moment, he said, "Who are those fellows standing yonder?" After being informed, he exclaimed, "Take them down...and let them go about doing good." Accordingly, they were melted down and put into his treasury.

Before Oliver Cromwell could use those silver apostles, it was necessary that they be taken down. Likewise, it is sometimes necessary for Christ to take us down spiritually before He can use us. Thus, perhaps often, the essence of His prayer to the Father for His followers is: "Take them down."

How do you feel about being "taken down" for the Master's use? Or, do you prefer to live without sacrifice for the Kingdom of God? May we all be willing to be taken down for the King of Kings, the Lord Jesus Christ.