What does it mean to live a life fully consecrated to Christ? How do we guard our hearts against the pull of earthly possessions and instead treasure what is eternal? In this episode, we explore the life of hymn writer Frances Ridley Havergal through the lens of Jesus’ command in Luke 12:15 to “beware of covetousness.” Best known for beloved hymns such as “Take My Life and Let It Be” and “Like a River Glorious”, Havergal not only wrote about surrender—she lived it. From joyfully giving away her earthly treasures to using her gifts for God’s glory, her life points us to the surpassing worth of Christ and the freedom found in wholehearted devotion to Him. As we reflect on her remarkable testimony, may we be encouraged to lay up treasures in heaven, trust Christ completely, and offer our lives as a willing sacrifice for His kingdom and glory.
More Commands
- Abide in Me
- Repent
- Follow Me
- Rejoice
- Let Your Light Shine
- Honor God's Law
- Be Reconciled
- Do Not Lust
- Keep Your Word
- Go the Second Mile
- Love Your Enemies
- Be Perfect
- Practice Secret Disciplines
- Lay Up Treasures
- Seek God's Kingdom
- Judge Not
- Do Not Cast Pearls
- Ask, Seek, and Knock
- Do Unto Others
- Choose the Narrow Way
- Beware of False Prophets
- Pray for Laborers
- Be Wise as Serpents, Harmless as Doves
- Fear Not
- Hear God’s Voice
- Take My Yoke
- Honor Your Parents
- Beware of Leaven
- Deny Yourself
- Despise Not Little Ones
- Go to Offenders
- Beware of Covetousness
- Forgive Offenders
- Honor Marriage
- Be a Servant
- Be a House of Prayer
- Ask in Faith
- Bring in the Poor
- Render to Caesar
- Love the Lord
- Love Your Neighbor
- Take No Thought
- Await My Return
- Take, Eat, and Drink
- Be Born Again
- Keep My Commandments
- Watch and Pray
- Feed My Sheep
- Baptize My Disciples
- Receive God's Power
- Make Disciples
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Gabe Cleator, Host
Gabe Cleator loves Jesus and desires to help others to cultivate an intimate relationship with Him. His years of ministry to young men through the Journey to the Heart program as well as serving with Family Conferences have all been fueled by his desire to see people embrace Christ as the All-Sufficient One. He holds a bachelor's degree in Biblical Ministries and currently serves as the director of the Home Discipleship Network under the ministry of IBLP. His vision as the director is dynamic and focused. He says, “My heart burns to see God's people turn back to a vibrant, living Christianity that has Christ at the center and the Word as the foundation.” In 2021, Gabe released his first book, Always and in Everything, calling God’s people to discover the power of giving thanks in all things. Gabe and his wife, Sara, live in East Texas where they enjoy serving the Lord together. Gabe loves spending time in the great outdoors, especially when it involves taking fishing trips or visiting National Parks. From mountains and canyons, to waterfalls and wildlife, he takes great joy in the fact that his Heavenly Father made all these things!