REASONS TO SURRENDER What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20). For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s. 1 CORINTHIANS 6:19-20 (KJV)
God tells us, in His Word, to surrender our lives to Him. This is no small task. All our plans, every desire we feel, each entitlement that once seemed our right—everything is put aside in order to make way for our King’s will. But perhaps you have wondered why God can ask this of us.
The Lord has every right to demand that we give Him our all. First, Scripture teaches us that He is sovereign—the King and Ruler over the entire universe. As a result, we are under His authority, whether we choose to submit or not. Next, through His death and resurrection, Jesus saved us from our sin and its consequences. Therefore, we are indebted to Him more than we could ever repay. And finally, He sustains us; we should consider each breath and heartbeat a gift from Him.
Undoubtedly, God is entitled to ask that we yield our life to Him. At the same time, surrender is in our best interest. The Father promises that following Him leads to hope and an established future. Psalm 31:19 states, “ Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee . . .” So, while He is the Almighty One with all authority to demand our life, He promises to care for us and to do what will benefit us most.Are you willing to put yourself aside in order to follow Jesus? His way is best, and it offers hope, joy, and peace. We will not always like everything He chooses at the moment, but He promises to work all things for good. Will you trust God enough to hand the reins over to Him?
-IBC
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