In today’s competitive culture we are taught to never
give up and never give in – so we don’t hear much about surrendering. If
winning is everything, surrendering is unthinkable. We would rather talk about
winning, succeeding, overcoming, and conquering than yielding, submitting,
obeying, and surrendering. But surrendering to God is the heart of worship.
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice – the kind he will accept. When you think of what he has done for you, is this too much to ask?” Romans 12:1
In the Bible, as Joshua approached the biggest battle of his life, he
encountered God, fell in worship before him, and surrendered his plans. That
surrender led to a stunning victory at Jericho. This is the paradox: Victory
comes through surrender.
Nothing is more powerful
than a surrendered life in the hands of God. “So give yourselves completely to
God.” Praise His Name regardless of today's circumstances. He is worthy - Amen?
