In Jeremiah 27 we see once again we are by nature rebellious creatures. We are by nature opposed to surrender. The Nations do not want to come under the bondage and control of Babylon. Jeremiah uses visuals to convey God's message.
Surrender isn’t giving up something you don’t want. It’s giving up what you do want.
People want freedom. People despise slavery. Yet when we disobey God we willingly turn from God into slavery and bondage.
Surrender isn’t giving up something you don’t want. It’s giving up what you do want.
People want freedom. People despise slavery. Yet when we disobey God we willingly turn from God into slavery and bondage.
We live in a world where we are taught to believe that most victories come from fighting; but we rarely hear about the victories accomplished by submitting. Thomas a Kempis wrote; “Carry the cross patiently and with perfect submission and in the end it shall carry you.” The man that trusts God is the man that can be trusted.
No wonder the Bible says; “Trust in the Lord will all thine heart; and lean not upon thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct your paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil” (Prov. 2:5-7).
When George Muller was asked the secret of his service he replied; “There was a day when I died, utterly died;” and as he spoke, be bent lower and lower until he almost touched the floor-- “died to George Muller, his opinions, preferences, tastes, and will--died to the world, its approval or censure---died to the approval or blame even of my brethren and friends--and since then I have studied only to show myself approved unto God.”
That’s submission. When God has the adoration of your heart; the power of your will and the influence of your life then you are no longer a slave but free. Then you will know your purpose and not doubt God's will for your life.
No wonder the Bible says; “Trust in the Lord will all thine heart; and lean not upon thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct your paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil” (Prov. 2:5-7).
When George Muller was asked the secret of his service he replied; “There was a day when I died, utterly died;” and as he spoke, be bent lower and lower until he almost touched the floor-- “died to George Muller, his opinions, preferences, tastes, and will--died to the world, its approval or censure---died to the approval or blame even of my brethren and friends--and since then I have studied only to show myself approved unto God.”
That’s submission. When God has the adoration of your heart; the power of your will and the influence of your life then you are no longer a slave but free. Then you will know your purpose and not doubt God's will for your life.
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